The Menopause Thyroid Solution by Mary J. Shomon

Author:Mary J. Shomon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2009-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

Some women do well with soy, some don’t. Some can convert it into active compounds, others can’t. I’ve found that vegetarians may be better able to convert soy. But in general, I haven’t found soy overly helpful for the majority of women.

Taking Phytoestrogens

In general, if you are interested in trying phytoestrogens for menopause symptoms, most of the experts I interviewed agreed that you should bypass supplement forms and focus on incorporating them into your diet. That means you probably can give a pass to red clover supplements like Promensil and any isoflavones or phytoestrogen supplements that come in a bottle.

Holistic nutritionists Dr. Annemarie Colbin and Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman both recommend that perimenopausal/menopausal women who want to incorporate flax in their diet grind flaxseeds and add them to foods like cereals, oatmeal, soups, and salads. Keep in mind that flax is high in fiber, so you may want to introduce it gradually.

Also, remember that you will want to have your thyroid rechecked six to twelve weeks after starting or stopping any dietary changes that include fiber (including flaxseeds).

If you are going to eat soy, most of the experts I spoke with agreed: stay away from processed forms of soy, and stick to soy in its natural, fermented forms, such as tempeh and miso. Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman has some thoughts:

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