Menopause is a time in life when your body undergoes many natural changes. These changes usually occur between the ages of 45 and 55, and can last for several years. Most women will experience some changes due to menopause. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to help support your body through the natural changes of menopause.
A soy-rich diet may provide many benefits for your body during menopause. Asian women have eaten a soy-rich diet for centuries, and this may explain why they reportedly enjoy good menopausal health.*
Isoflavones may be a key to soy's benefits. It is believed that soy isoflavones, natural compounds found in soybeans, are important factors in soy's apparent menopausal and general health benefits.*
A soy-rich diet may be associated with a number of menopause-related benefits:
ˇ Supporting your body through natural changes.*
ˇ Promoting good cardiovascular health.*
ˇ Promoting bone health.*
Just as important as the changes you feel during menopause are the ones you don't feel. Rapid bone loss can also occur, which puts women at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Surprisingly, despite high public awareness of the importance of calcium in maintaining strong bones, almost 80% of women still don't consume enough calcium. That's why many doctors recommend a daily calcium supplement for their patients.
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