INGREDIENTS
| Each capsule contains: | |
|---|
| Soybean extract |
100 mg |
| Calcium hydrophosphate (equivalent to 95 mg calcium, 78 mg phosphorous) |
410 mg |
| Vitamin D2 |
0.118 mg |
| Vitamin D3 |
1 mg |
COMPOSITION
Soybean extract is rich in isoflavones, which can significantly reduce the symptoms of menopause by closely corresponding to natural female hormones.
Soy isoflavones, classified as phytoestrogens, are found in relatively high concentrations in soybeans. Phytoestrogens are plant-derived non-steroidal substances that possess estrogen-like biological activity. Soy isoflavones possess both weak estrogenic and weak anti-estrogenic effects. Their presence in soy foods may offer some explanation as to why people living in countries where soy products are a big part of the diet do not suffer from as many or as frequent hot flashes and other menopause related difficulties. It might even explain why rates of certain hormone-linked cancers are lower in Asia than they are in other parts of the world, including the United States.
Two types of isoflavones in soy, genistein and daidzein, may also offer both antioxidant and phytoestrogenic properties which appear to protect against some hormone-related disorders such as breast cancer and endometriosis. They do this by competing for the same place on cells that the body's own estrogen does. Saponins, a similar substance found in soy, enhance immune function and combine with cholesterol whereby inhibiting its absorption by the body. Phytosterols and other substances in soy have also been reported to be helpful in lowering cholesterol levels and protecting against heart disease.
Soy isoflavones may aid women and men in maintaining bone mineral density, whereby preventing osteoporosis. Although the use of soy in the prevention of osteoporosis offers hope, no conclusive human studies have substantiated these effects.
ACTION/EFFECTS
Medisoya has been designed to provide the diet with natural isoflavones, vitamins and minerals to support the female body before, during and after menopause and to provide additional calcium and Vitamin D. As an alternative to hormone therapy, it helps reduce the effects of menopause.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Not recommended for persons with high sensitivity to its components.
