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Phytoestrogens are hormone-like substances. They are very popular in medicine and cosmetology. Phytoestrogens alleviate the symptoms of menopause, improve health and prolong youth, are substances responsible for the growth, maturation and flowering of plants. Phytoestrogens delivered to a woman’s body alleviate the symptoms of menopause. This is due to the fact that they work similarly to estrogens, i.e. female sex hormones, but their effect is much weaker. It is worth taking a closer look at them. What connects phytoestrogens with hormones?
Phytoestrogens and the endocrine system
Whether and why the endocrine system needs to be supported by fitoestrogeny? In women approaching the menopause, the ovaries’ production of hormones decreases. First, less progesterone is produced, and then estrogen. The result of this process is that menstrual disorders occur. The period can be abundant, meager, too short or very long. Of course, hormones not only affect the menstrual cycle, but are also responsible for other mechanisms of the body’s operation. Low levels of hormones can cause fatigue, irritability, problems with concentration, memory and sleep. But that’s not all. Hormone problems may also include hot flashes, headaches, palpitations, and less interest in sex. The fight against the above ailments is possible thanks to fitoestrogenomthat come to the rescue of the body.
Action of phytoestrogens
In plain language fitoestrogeny are substances that replace hormones in the female body. They bind to the estrogen receptors of the hypothalamus neurons and thus affect the work of the ovaries. Therefore, they work similarly to estrogens, help fight their deficiency, and at the same time alleviate the aforementioned ailments. However, it is worth remembering that fitoestrogeny they are not a miracle solution to all problems. Fitoestrogeny they cannot fully replace human hormone or hormone replacement therapy. Fitoestrogeny they are helpful when the problems mentioned above are not too bothersome. In addition to the previously mentioned activities fitoestrogeny They can also: lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, protect against osteoporosis, have a positive effect on the nervous system and slow down the process of wrinkles and sagging skin.
Phytoestrogens – origin
Main source of occurrence phytoestrogens are soybeans and legumes. You also need to remember about: sunflower seeds, flax and sesame seeds (you can order white sesame and black sesame seeds on Medonet Market in 500 g or 1 kg packages), as well as tofu, yogurt and soy milk, mung beans, olive oil, garlic, almonds, dried apricots, hummus and multigrain bread. Fitoestrogeny they are also found in green vegetables. In this case, you should especially consider spinach, green beans, lentils and peas.
Phytoestrogens in cosmetology
In cosmetology fitoestrogeny they are used for the production of rejuvenating preparations. Fitoestrogeny they lead to the widening of blood vessels, thanks to which the skin is better nourished, and thus it absorbs active substances to a greater extent. In addition, they improve the face oval and skin tension, and fight the accumulation of fatty tissue in the body and stimulate cell renewal. Fitoestrogeny can be found most often in skin care creams.
Phytoestrogens – herbs and tablets
Fitoestrogeny they are also closely related to herbs. In the case of women, it is worth mentioning, for example, the fenugreek she has fitoestrogeny affecting the appearance of the breast. Fitoestrogeny they can also be administered in tablets. They are available as dietary supplements. They are recommended not only for menopausal symptoms and to regulate the hormonal balance, but also to improve the appearance of the skin.
You will find phytoestrogens, among others in Klimaktil menopause Pharmovit – a dietary supplement supporting the proper functioning of the body and combating the symptoms of menopause.