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Stages of Menopause
Perimenopause
• Irregular, short menstrual periods
• Uncomfortable symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia,
irritability, and backaches
• May last four to five years or longer
Menopause
• 12 months after the last menstrual
period
• Production of progesterone and eggs
stops
• Normally happens between the ages of 45
and 55
Postmenopause
Symptoms
Irregular menstrual periods
Hot flashes
Irritability, depression, anxiety
Insomnia, poor sleep quality
Palpitations, night sweats
Forgetfulness (in some women)
Vaginal dryness
Headaches, vaginal infections, joint
aches and pains
Risks of Hormone Replacement
Therapy
Gynecological tumors
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that
long-term hormone replacement therapy increases
incidence of gynecological tumors by 20%
• Risks surface within 2 years of use
Osteoporosis
• Risk of osteoporosis increases by
26%
• Prone to fractures in the hips, wrists
and spine
Risks of Hormone Replacement
Therapy
Cardiovascular disease
• Heart disease risk increases by 80%
• Heart attack risk increases by 29%
Stroke
• Risk of stroke increases by 41%
Endometrial growth
Deep vein thrombosis
Animal Estrogens vs.
Phytoestrogens
Cancer-causing
Animal
Estrogens
Phytoestrogens
Cardiovascular
disease
Stroke
Osteoporosis
Phytoestrogens
Regulate the immune system
Do not cause cancer
Inhibit cancer cell growth and activate cancer cell
apoptosis
Phytoestrogens
By filling estrogen receptor sites on cells,
phytoestrogens help to prevent cancer and reduce
risk of estrogen-dependent cancers
• Coumestrol can reduce incidence of borderline ovarian
tumors
• In a study of 51,823 women:
Those with high lignan intake had
17% lower breast cancer risk
• In a study of 383 women:
High genistein levels in blood were
related to lower breast cancer risk
Strategies for Menopause
Quit smoking
Avoid alcoholic drinks
Reduce fat intake
• Fats store excess estrogens
Minimize refined food intake
Lower blood pressure
Exercise, aerobics
Strategies for Menopause
Nutritious plant foods
• Phytoestrogens
• Vitamin C—tissue repair and iron absorption
• Fiber—helps to regulate estrogen levels
Menopausal women are 50% less
efficient than adolescents in absorbing
calcium
• Calcium—soy, broccoli etc.
Nutritious Plant Foods
Chinese Yam
Sage
Raspberry
Ginkgo
Licorice
Chinese Yam
May lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity; the polysaccharide YP-1 may help
to increase T-cells
RDPS-I polysaccharide helps to fight tumors
Dioscorin has antioxidant effects
that protect against free radical
damage
Protects the nervous system
Sage
Relieves hot flashes and night sweats
Rich in phytoestrogens
Nourishes the immune system
Antioxidant activity
Anti-inflammatory
Raspberry
Rich in phytoestrogens
Relieves hot flashes
High antioxidant content
• Contains anthocyanins and vitamin C
• 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries and
10 times the antioxidant activity of
tomatoes
Raspberry extract has been found
to suppress cervical cancer cell
production
Ginkgo
Rich in phytoestrogens
Terpenoids help to reduce risk of cardiovascular
disease
Helps to enhance immunity
Anti-cancer
Quercetin—may inhibit estrogenactivated cancers such as bladder,
breast and ovarian cancers
Ginkgo
Helps to prevent osteoporosis
Antioxidant activity
Flavonoids help to fight free radical damage
Empowers memory
Is ginkgo toxic?
Contains ginkgotoxin (4’-Omethylpyridoxine)
Only toxic in large amounts
Mostly due to overconsumption of ginkgo by children
Relieved by vitamin B6
Toxicity of plant varies with
season
Toxicity higher in ginkgo
harvested at the end of July and
beginning of August
Licorice
Phytoestrogens
Beta-sitosterol’s estrogenic activity is 1/400th of the
strongest form of estrogen in the body
Supports adrenal gland function and enables
adrenally produced hormones to work for
longer periods
Supports hormonal
balance
Licorice
Relieves menopausal symptoms
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Hot flashes
Fatigue
Irritability
Memory problems
Antioxidant effects—glabridin and glabrene
Immune-enhancing
Are phytoestrogens safe for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Will not alter testosterone levels
Have no effect on sperm concentration, count or
motility
Are phytoestrogens nutritious for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Are beneficial to health
Can help to prevent breast and prostate cancer
Can men consume these plant foods?
Chinese Yam, Sage, Raspberry, Ginkgo, Licorice
These natural and wholesome plant foods aid health
in many ways including:
Boost memory
Counter stress
Improve immunity
Antioxidant activity to protect against free radical
damage
Chinese Yam
Helps to lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity by enhancing T-cell proliferation
Anti-tumor
Antioxidant activity protects
against free radical damage
Neuroprotective
Sage
Boosts immunity
Antioxidant activity
Raspberry
High antioxidant activity
– 50% higher than strawberries
– 10 times that of tomatoes
Ginkgo
Boosts memory
Improves immunity
Anti-cancer
Antioxidant activity protects
against free radical damage
Lowers risk of cardiovascular
disease
Licorice
Antioxidant activity
Boosts memory
Improves immunity
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Chinese Yam
Sage
Raspberry
Ginkgo
Licorice
Recommended intake:
3 capsules, two to three times daily
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