Plant-derived soy compounds that ease menopausal night sweats, support bone density, and promote heart health.
What it is
Soy Isoflavones are plant compounds extracted from non-GMO soybeans. They act as gentle plant compounds that act a little like oestrogen, binding to specific oestrogen receptors (docking points on your cells) in bone and blood vessels. They offer natural support for women experiencing hormonal changes during perimenopause and postmenopause.
Also known as: Soya Isoflavones, Soy Extract, Glycine max Isoflavones
Key benefits
- Helps reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats.
- Supports bone strength to keep your skeleton strong.
- Promotes healthy cholesterol balance and flexible blood vessels.
Amplified by probiotics
Soy isoflavones (gentle plant compounds that act a little like oestrogen) naturally occur attached to sugar molecules, which your body cannot absorb directly. Friendly gut bacteria produce special enzymes that snip off these sugars, releasing active isoflavones into your system. Thriving gut bacteria, supported by probiotics, improves this conversion so you receive maximum benefit.
Typical dose
40–80 mg/day (aglycone equivalents)
The evidence
Evidence: strongClinical large reviews of many studies show that soy isoflavones reduce menopausal hot flash symptoms and support bone density in postmenopausal women (Taku et al. 2012, Menopause; Wei et al. 2012, Clin Nutr).
- Taku K, et al. Extracted soy isoflavones worth suppressing hot flashes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Menopause. 2012;19(7):776-790. PubMed ↗
- Wei P, et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of soy isoflavones on bone mineral density in peri- and postmenopausal women. Clin Nutr. 2012;31(3):322-326. PubMed ↗
Safety & who should check first
Very well tolerated with a strong safety record. Women with hormone-sensitive conditions or soy allergies should consult a physician first. Avoid during pregnancy.