Flaxseed Flaxseed is considered one of the strongest sources of phytoestrogen, with a lignans content 800 times higher than other foods.
Lignans are a group of phytoestrogen that have the same effect as estrogen, helping to maintain stable estrogen levels, especially useful for premenopausal and menopausal women.
Dr Mindy Kurzer, a nutritionist at the University of Minnesota (USA), commented: "Lan seeds are an excellent source of lignans, which help improve hormone balance and are beneficial for heart health, skin and digestive system health".
Effects of flaxseed: Anti-aging, skin protection: Omega-3 and lignans in flaxseed help increase collagen production, reduce wrinkles, naturally moisturize, reduce skin inflammation and limit dry, irritated skin.
Protect the heart: Flaxseeds help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood pressure, improve blood circulation, and make the skin more rosy.
Support breast cancer prevention: Studies show that lignans in flaxseed can help reduce the risk of breast cancer by regulating estrogen levels and preventing the growth of cancer cells related to hormones.
Soybeans
Soybeans are one of the foods richest in isoflavones, a type of phytoestrogen with a structure and effects similar to estrogen in the body.This is one of the most studied foods for hormonal balance, skin beauty and reducing the risk of diseases related to female hormones.
Professor Mark Messina, a nutritionist at the University of Loma Linda (USA), said: "Isoflavones in soybeans have a natural regulation effect on estrogen, helping to reduce unpleasant symptoms of premenopause and support bone and joint health".
Effects of soybeans: Stabilize female hormones: Isoflavones help maintain natural estrogen levels, helping premenopausal and menopausal women reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, stress.
Keep a slim figure: Soybeans are rich in plant protein, low in calories but rich in nutrients, help control weight and limit weight gain due to hormonal disorders.
Improve cardiovascular: Compounds in soybeans help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL), reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sesame seeds Sesame seeds are not only a familiar ingredient in cuisine but are also a rich source of phytoestrogen, especially lignans, which help regulate female hormones and protect overall health.
Dr. Jolene Brighten, an expert on female hormones, commented: " Sesame seeds are a rich source of lignans, which help improve natural estrogen levels and protect cardiovascular and skin health." Effects of sesame seeds: Regulates female hormones: Lignans help balance estrogen, reduce premenopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps and help stabilize the menstrual cycle.
Beauty and anti-aging: Contains vitamin E, omega-3, omega 6, which help reduce wrinkles, maintain skin elasticity and slow down the aging process.
Supports cardiovascular: Sesame seeds help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), increase good cholesterol (HDL), improve blood circulation, help the skin of the female canard become rosy and smooth.
