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Douse hot flashes with isoflavones.(News flash)(Brief article)

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A new review of previously published studies found that genistein, one of several soy isoflavones, reduced hot flashes. Published in the journal Menopause, the report revealed the significance of genistein in 11 prior studies. In five of the studies, participants who were given more than 15mg of genistein reported a significant decrease in hot flashes. ...

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