No Benefit evidenceother
Soy Isoflavones for Hot Flashes
Isoflavones are plant compounds that weakly bind estrogen receptors, partially compensating for the estrogen decline that destabilizes the brain's temperature-control center; genistein binds estrogen-receptor-beta more selectively than other soy isoflavones.
How strong is the research?
No Benefit evidence
Soy foods and soy extracts are classified as 'not recommended' for vasomotor symptoms (Level I evidence).
How much to take
30–100 mg