vitacost.com - Women's Health
As women go through their life cycle, maintenance of certain nutrients are critically important to optimize physical and emotional well being. Perhaps the chemical that is most important, specifically for the woman is that of estrogen. As a woman ages her estrogen levels continue to drop. Estrogen can be obtained naturally from plants, so-called phytoestrogens.

Proper maintenance of estrogen levels can promote healthy cholesterol, heart function, bone metabolism and even emotional well-being. The most common types of phytoestrogens are the flavones, lignans, and isoflavones. There has been a lot of talk about the value of soy as a source for phytoestrogens. Study among Asian women indicate that a daily diet of soy protein can lower the rates of breast cancer, uterine cancer, osteoporosis along with a significant reduction in menopausal hot flashes.

The following nutrients are considered specifically beneficial for women:
  • Soy isoflavone extract (standarized to 3% isoflavones) 500-1000 mg daily
  • Red clover (standarized 7% plant estrogen) 500-700 mg daily
  • DHA essential 3 fatty acid 200-400 mg daily (best form neuromins)
Please refer to the health concern sections on joints, heart and emotional well being for other important nutrients.
   
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Maxilife Phytonutrient Protector
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Red Clover with Prickly Ash Bark
Synergistic herbal combination
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Soy Isoflavone Extract
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DHA Neuromins
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