Dosage · Supplement
Soy Isoflavones: dosage and how to take it
40–80 mg isoflavones/day.
- Overall grade
- Grade B
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How much to take
40–80 mg isoflavones/day from soy foods or supplements; give it several weeks.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Soy Isoflavones; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
They bind estrogen receptors (preferentially ER-beta) with weak estrogen-like activity, modulating menopausal symptoms.
Bottom line
A legitimate, modest option for hot flashes — and the 'soy lowers testosterone' fear is not supported. 40–80 mg/day.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 40–80 mg isoflavones/day.
Goes with
- Soy IsoflavonesFull Soy Isoflavones monographEvidence grade B
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
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- DIM (Diindolylmethane): dosage and how to take it100–200 mg/day.Evidence grade C
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