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"Soy, isoflavones, and red clover Four trials have now shown that isoflavones, which are especially abundant in soy and red clover, approximately halve the incidence and severity of hot flashes. Two placebo-controlled studies did not find this effect, at least at a level of statistical significance, but did find that the higher the excretion of isoflavones, the lower the incidence of hot flashes, suggesting that a high intake of isoflavones, from diet or supplements, is effective. Soy, tofu, and isoflavones have been shown to protect against cancer, unlike estrogen HRT." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.)

"Soy imparts excellent health benefits due to their isoflavones, which is why you should consider consuming non-GMO, cultured forms of soy (i.e., miso, tempeh, and natto) in moderation. isoflavones are weak phytoestrogens that have the ability to bind to estrogen receptors and reduce total cholesterol—lowing LDL and possibly increasing HDL (the good cholesterol that helps keep LDL in check). isoflavones may also help maintain bone mass, reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women, and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Drink Clean Avoid or limit coffee and tea." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Phytoestrogens are food and can be divided into three types: isoflavones, lignans, and coumestans. 1. isoflavones During menopause, when estrogen is lowest, isoflavones have been found helpful to reduce hot flashes, increase bone density, reduce heart disease, and possibly reduce cancer. Soy is the most studied isoflavone because it has the highest phytoestrogen content of all foods. It can do a lot of good for women, but there are problems if soy is used excessively." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Red clover is also one of the richest sources of isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). The isoflavones found in red clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy them. Sheep Sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C. This Native Ojibwa tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and mild laxative." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Red Clover is also one of the richest sources of isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). The isoflavones found in Red Clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy cancer cells. Sheep Sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C. This native Ojibwa tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and a mild laxative." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Isoflavones are weak phytoestrogens that have the ability to bind to estrogen receptors and reduce total cholesterol—lowing LDL and possibly increasing HDL (the good cholesterol that helps keep LDL in check). isoflavones may also help maintain bone mass, reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women, and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Drink Clean Avoid or limit coffee and tea. Choose organic, decaffeinated coffee and/or herbal teas instead." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"If we have a lot of these isoflavones, as they are called, in circulation, they compete with the body's estrogen and reduce the estrogen stimulation of the brain. Because these isoflavones are weaker, they can normalize estrogen activity." Women who are not producing enough estrogen can increase their estrogen activity without taking hormones, which carry risk. "If they are vegetarian, they can consider adding some animal products to their diet," Dr. Debe says. "If that goes against their beliefs, there are other options." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Isoflavones decrease thyroid hormone production. This can stunt children's growth. Hypothyroid is associated with raised serum cholesterol and tends to create fatigue and obesity.x27>28,29 This further encourages and enhances a diabetogenic reality. isoflavones decrease the good cholesterol (HDL), thus contributing to heart disease, the number one killer of diabetics.30,31 Soy may also be connected with Alzheimer's disease, now thought to be a complication of hyperglycemia and diabetes." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "A study reported in The Lancet41 found that the "daily exposure of infants to isoflavones in soy infant-formulas is 6?1-fold higher on a bodyweight basis than the dose that has hormonal effects in adults consuming soy foods." This dose, equivalent to two glasses of soy milk per day, was enough to change menstrual patterns in women.42 In the blood of infants tested, concentrations of isoflavones were 13,000 to 22,000 times higher than natural estrogen concentrations in early life." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Isoflavones During menopause, when estrogen is lowest, isoflavones have been found helpful to reduce hot flashes, increase bone density, reduce heart disease, and possibly reduce cancer. Soy is the most studied isoflavone because it has the highest phytoestrogen content of all foods. It can do a lot of good for women, but there are problems if soy is used excessively. If you are still cycling and making estrogen, too much soy can stimulate your breast cells, causing breast pain and worsening fibrocystic breasts. Most Asian diets are lower in soy than many U.S. diets." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"This further encourages and enhances a diabetogenic reality. isoflavones decrease the good cholesterol (HDL), thus contributing to heart disease, the number one killer of diabetics.30,31 Soy may also be connected with Alzheimer's disease, now thought to be a complication of hyperglycemia and diabetes. In a major ongoing study involving 3,734 elderly Japanese American men, those who ate the most tofu during midlife had up to 2.4 times the risk of later developing Alzheimer's disease." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Genistein and daidzein are two types of isoflavones in soy. isoflavones are flavonoid and act asphytostrogons, which are useful in treating cancer. When fermented, they have been shown to slow skin cancer, leukemia, and lung, prostate, colon, and breast cancers. Genistein and daidzein can be found in your health food store in capsule form. Tests also show these two nutrients, along with many other nutrients in fermented soy, can definitely help other diseases such as Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, hepatitis, and the list goes on." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Its benefits are probably due to compounds called \ I I I isoflavones (sometimes referred to as phytoestrogens) that have hormonal ^ Y activity. Red clover can be ingested as a tea (made from 1-2 g and taken once to three times daily) or Vi dropper full of an alcohol or glycerin tincture can be taken three times a day. However, the most effective preparation of red clover appears to be capsules of a semi-purified leaf extract where the standardization to the percentage of isoflavones is listed specifically on the bottle." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy them. Sheep Sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C. This Native Ojibwa tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and mild laxative. Slippery Elm Bark has been used as a poultice for cuts and bruises. It is also useful for aching joints due to gout or other causes. Besides being a Native tea ingredient, this herb is often used to alleviate sore throats." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Isoflavanones By employing a stereocontrolled aldol reaction as the key step, optically active isoflavones 168-171 were synthesized for the first time by Vicario et al. (2000) in good yields and excellent ee's (Scheme 1.11). This sequence included an asymmetric aldol reaction between (5,5)-(+)-pseudoephedrine arylacetamide and formaldehyde to introduce chirality in the isoflavanone carbon framework at C-3. This was followed by the introduction of the B-ring as a phenol ether under Mitsunobu conditions and subsequent removal of the chiral auxiliary." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.) "The comparison of mass spectra of silylated and methylated isoflavones from extracts obtained from lupine roots was previously demonstrated (Stobiecki and Wojtaszek, 1990). It is possible to obtain additional information when CD3I is used for the methylation of flavonoids, where the placement of native methyl group on the aglycone can be established (Bednarek et al., 2001)." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"In research on soy protein, there is some evidence that the isoflavones may be responsible for helping to ease menopause symptoms. Soy protein and isoflavones such as those found in tempeh may possibly reduce the risk of heart disease and sonic cancers. Tempeh also contains saponins, health-promoting components of vegetables and legumes with strong biological activity, including acting as natural antibiotics. There is some suspicion that saponins may have cancer-protective or cancer-fighting activity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Some people have raised the concern that women with uterine fibroids should avoid soy foods for their high content of phytoestrogens (specifically isoflavones) because phytoestrogens may have a weak estrogenic effect. The answer appears to be that this is not necessary. Soy phytoestrogens do not have an estrogenic effect on the uterus, at least in the usual doses. This was most recently confirmed in a Chinese study.27 This population-based, case-controlled study obtained detailed information from a food-frequency questionnaire on soy food intake over five years." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Isoflavone Content of Soybeans Serving isoflavones | Food Size (mg) Textured soy protein granules V4 CUp 62 Nutlettes breakfast cereal Vi CUP 61 Roasted soy nuts lA cup 60 Tempeh Vz cup 35 Tofu, low-fat and regular V2 cup 35 Soy beverage powders (varies with manufacturer) 1-2 scoops 20-50 Regular soy milk 1 cup 30 Low-fat soy milk 1 cup 20 Roasted soy butter 2 tbsp 17 flaxseed, soy protein has a role not only in contributing to the regularity and lengthening of the menstrual cycle, but adding 2." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Omega-3 fatty acids, isoflavones, and plant sterols in red yeast rice are likely also responsible for its beneficial effects on lipids. In one of the early studies on red yeast rice (using 2.4 g/d Cholestin), after 8 weeks cholesterol levels were lowered in men and women by 17 percent, LDL by 22 percent, and triglycerides by 12 percent, with HDL values unchanged.339 However, there is significant variability in quality and potency of commercial red yeast rice products." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "A study conducted at the University of Calcium Content of Selected Soy Foods Soy Product Calcium (mg) Tofu, firm (Va block) 553 Tofu, regular (Va block) 406 Soy milk, calcium-fortified (1 cup) 80-300 Soy milk (1 cup) 7 Soybeans, roasted (lA cup) 119 Soybeans, boiled (V* cup) 88 Tempeh (14 cup) 77 Illinois found that menopausal women had an increase in mineral levels and density in their lumbar spines after taking 55 to 90 mg of isoflavones for six months." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"ALL ABOUT ISOFLAVONES Soy isoflavones are unique components that have caught the attention of researchers and the media. Chemically, isoflavones resemble the hormone estrogen. Thus, they are referred to as phytoestrogens (plant estrogens). But even though they resemble powerful hormones, the plant forms are much weaker, carrying about one-thousandth the potency of estrogen. This is thought to be a good thing. Soy isoflavones may block strong or toxic estrogens from binding to receptor sites on hormone-dependent tissues such as the breast, uterus, and prostate." - Mark Stengler, N.D., The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies (Get the book.)

"In the blood of infants tested, concentrations of isoflavones were 13,000 to 22,000 times higher than natural estrogen concentrations in early life. Soy is a mineral-deficient food and, adding insult to injury, contains phytin, which chelates essential minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium out of the body before they can be absorbed. In 2003, a study43 was done comparing the bodily IGF-1 increase promoted by 40 grams of soy (the amount in one soy candy bar and a soy shake, or four soy patties) versus 40 grams of milk protein." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"DMDO) is a convenient and effective reagent for the epoxidation of various substituted isoflavones and subsequently prepared isoflavone glycoside epoxides in high yields by utilizing this versatile oxidizing agent. However, attempts to synthesize enantiomeric isoflavone epoxides with DMDO and a chiral auxiliary demonstrated that the sugar chiral auxiliary did not exercise enantiofacial selectivity and epoxides were isolated as 1:1 diasteromeric mixtures." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

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