Safety · Supplement
Soy Isoflavones: side effects, safety & interactions
Safe at dietary/supplemental doses; discuss with an oncologist if you have hormone-sensitive cancer.
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
- 0
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The evidence in words
Safety profile
Safe at dietary/supplemental doses; discuss with an oncologist if you have hormone-sensitive cancer.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Soy Isoflavones at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Soy Isoflavones is
Soy isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) are dietary phytoestrogens used for menopausal symptoms and bone.
The honest bottom line
A legitimate, modest option for hot flashes — and the 'soy lowers testosterone' fear is not supported. 40–80 mg/day.
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