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In this podcast we dive deep into the use of soy and soy based supplements for hot flashes during menopause and perimenopause. Some of the questions answered in this episode include:

1. What are phytoestrogens, and how do they function in the body?
2. How do hormones like estrogen work in the body, and what role do receptors play?
3. How does the labeling of soy isoflavone supplements affect their effectiveness?
4. What role does gut bacteria play in converting daidzein to equol, and why is this important for reducing hot flashes?
5. What is the recommended daily intake of genistein to manage hot flashes?
6. What are the additional benefits of consuming whole soy foods versus soy supplements?
7. What are the possible side effects of consuming isoflavones, especially in supplement form?
8. Is there any association between soy consumption and an increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer?
9. Why should large consumers of soy consider choosing non-GMO soy products?

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References:

1. Messina, M. (2014). Soy foods, isoflavones, and the health of postmenopausal women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2. Lambert, M. N., et al.(2017). A review of the evidence for the use of phytoestrogens as a replacement for hormone replacement therapy. Maturitas
3. Zhang, X., et al. (2013). Soy food consumption and risk of breast cancer in humans: a meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
4. Setchell, K. D., et al. (2002). Equol: history, chemistry, and formation. Journal of Nutrition.
5. Daily et al. (2019).Equol decreases hot flashes in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
6. Yu L, Rios E, Castro L, Liu J, Yan Y, Dixon D. Genistein: Dual Role in Women's Health. Nutrients. 2021 Aug 30;13(9):3048. doi: 10.3390/nu13093048. PMID: 34578926; PMCID: PMC8472782.
7. https://www.alzdiscovery.org/uploads/cognitive_vitality_media/Soy_isoflavones_UPDATE_(supplement).pdf
8. https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/soy-compounds-breast-cancer-recurrence
Remaining references available on request
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