Phytoestrogens are plant chemicals that can have estrogen-like actions. They include:

• Isoflavones (legumes, especially soy);
• Coumestans (split peas, pinto beans, lima beans, alfalfa, and clover sprouts);
• Polyphenols (resveratrol from wine, vines, and peanuts); and
• Lignans (seeds, brans, and beans).

Phytoestrogens can act in a dual capacity like weak estrogens by binding estrogen receptor sites on cell membranes, and as estrogen antagonists by competing with the much more powerful human estrogens for the same sites. Phytoestrogen lignans found abundantly in flaxseed.

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Take soy isoflavones.

Soy contains isoflavones, which are photoestrogens. Try incorporating soybeans into your diet. A serving of 100 grams of dried soy beans contain about 200 mg of soy isoflavones. Miso, in particular, is thought to have a high concentration of isoflavones.

Try red clover.

Red clover contains coumestrol, which is also a photoestrogen. In addition, red clover is a source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C (strengthens immune system), calcium (improves bones strength), and niacin (lowers cholesterol). It is also thought to fend off osteoporosis.

Take alfalfa.

Like red clover, alfalfa contains coumestrol, which act as plant derived estrogen. Alfalfa sprouts may also be eaten.

Take in other isoflavones.

Other natural sources of isoflavones (aside from soy and black cohosh), include chickpeas, and other beans and legumes ,good for cholesterol and general health.

Eat lignans.

Like isoflavones, lignans are also contain natural plant based estrogen. Lignans can be found in flaxseed oil, bran, legumes, and even beer and bourbon! Homemade flaxseed or bran muffins aids in easing menopause symptoms. .