There has been much interest in the possible hormonal changes caused by phytoestrogens, especially isoflavones from soya. Most of the research data suggests that isoflavones do exert weak effects of oestrogen in alleviating menopausal symptoms.

Nutri5^® has been shown to be effective in reducing menopause symptoms. A study carried out on women with moderate to severe symptoms, taking 2 sachets per day for 3 months, showed:

• 90% of triallists reported improved symptoms and quality of life
• a reduction in symptoms started within 4 weeks, with further improvements during the 12-week study
• the average Kuppermann’s index score decreased from 30 to 11.4 over 12 weeks
• (KMI is a measure that combines all the significant menopause symptoms. A score of 30 is rated as severe, 10 as mild)
• no side effects were reported
• a reduction in all major symptoms

These following results confirm the findings of many other clinical trials:

Benefits of soy isoflavone therapeutic regimen on menopausal symptoms.
Han KK, Soares JM Jr, Haidar MA, de Lima GR, Baracat EC.
Department of Gynecology, Escola Paulista de Medicina/Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11864664

Benefits of soy germ isoflavones in postmenopausal women with contraindication for conventional hormone replacement therapy.
Petri Nahas E, Nahás Neto J, De Luca L, Traiman P, Pontes A, Dalben I.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University, São Paulo 18618-970, Brazil.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15283929

Efficacy and safety of a soy isoflavone extract in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study.
Nahas EA, Nahas-Neto J, Orsatti FL, Carvalho EP, Oliveira ML, Dias R.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University-UNESP, Rubiao Junior, Botucatu, Sao Paulo 18618-970, Brazil.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17913408

Please note: the links above are to English articles.