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Menopause relief.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)

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After reviewing the evidence, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) published its position on treating menopause vasomotor symptoms--hot flashes--in the January/February 2004 issue of its journal. NAMS now endorses dietary isoflavones as an acceptable option for menopause symptoms.

Controversy has surrounded menopause treatment since hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was definitively linked with breast cancer.

Isoflavones are found in many plant foods, including soybeans, flax meal, red clover and black cohosh. They have been used for menopause symptoms in women and enlarged prostate in men.

Soybeans and soy products are high in ...

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