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Description: Isoflavones are water soluble flavonoids found in plants, specially in soy, beans, peas, nuts, grain products, tea, coffee and red clover. They have estrogen like activity.

Oral Uses

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    Isoflavones are estrogenic; they improve hormonal balance; reduce hot flashes and vaginal dryness; elevate mood; alleviate symptoms. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones are anti-estrogenic; they improve hormonal balance and are used for prevention. Take 80 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones are estrogenic; they improve hormonal balance and reduce hot flashes. Effective for menopausal hot flashes and for hot flashes after breast cancer surgery. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones are estrogenic; they help to protect bone integrity; prevent bone loss; increase bone density; slow down the progression and are used for prevention and treatment. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones are estrogenic; they help to protect bone integrity; prevent bone loss; increase bone density; they are used for prevention and treatment. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones improve hormonal balance and reduce skin aging. Take 80 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Isoflavones improve hormonal balance and alleviate symptoms. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Estrogenic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Isoflavones are estrogenic; they have estrogen like activity. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-estrogenic RatingRatingRating

    Isoflavones are anti-estrogenic; they reduce estrogen activity. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Isoflavones are antioxidant; they neutralize free radicals. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Isoflavones are immune enhancer; they enhance immune system. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Isoflavones are antineoplastic; they fight cancer. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRating

    Isoflavones are vasodilator; they dilate blood vessels. Take 80-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

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    Isoflavones improve hormonal balance and reduce skin aging. Apply a topical preparation containing isoflavones 2 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 40-120 mg of isoflavones daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use or use it with caution during pregnancy and nursing. Use with caution if you have hormone related cancers, lupus, impotence, male infertility or hypothyroidism.

Available Forms

Isoflavones are available in tablet and capsule form.

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