Soy supplements can be a natural way to treat menopausal symptoms. Soy is also called soy isoflavone and comes from the soybean plant called Glycine max. Menopause is the transition time when a woman's ovaries stop releasing eggs. This results in less estrogen being produced and cessation of menstruation. Menopausal symptoms can range from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to feelings of sadness. Soy supplements may mimic estrogen activity, according to Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute. This in turn may relieve menopausal symptoms. Before taking any supplement, ensure its safety for you with your health care professional.
Healthy Woman Soy Supplement
Healthy Woman Soy Supplement is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. It is manufactured by a division of Johnson & Johnson. This soy supplement contains components of isoflavone called genistin and daidzin that are effective for menopause symptoms; these components mimic estrogen that relieves such things as hot flashes and mood swings, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. This supplement comes in a 140 mg tablet and is taken once a day. Soy supplements are not regulated by the FDA, so it is important to discuss this supplement with your health care provider.
GNC Women's Ultra Mega Menopause Vitapak
GNC sells a soy supplement called Women's Ultra Mega Menopause Vitapak. This product addresses menopause symptoms using soy isoflavone and black cohosh. Sleep disturbances and irritability can be relieved by black cohosh, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This supplement is taken as a once-a-day multivitamin because it also contains needed vitamins and minerals. For instance, this product contains fish oil to support healthy cholesterol and recommended daily allowances of calcium and vitamin D for bone support.
Vitamin Shoppe Soy Isoflavones
Soy Isoflavones, manufactured by the Vitamin Shoppe, are sold online and in Vitamin Shoppe stores. The soybeans are processed by Archer Daniels Midland Corp., according to the Vitamin Shoppe website. This supplement also addresses cholesterol and bone health but should not be taken as a multi-vitamin. The soy isoflavones are extracted from soybeans and help women support their well-being during the menopause transition.
