The benefits of phytoestrogens talking loudly at the end of the last century, became particularly popular when medical studies the relationship between nutrition and the likelihood of certain diseases. In particular it was noted that in Asia mortality from cardiovascular disease, the risk of breast cancer and complications climacteric much lower than in Europe and America. The doctors attributed this trend to the presence in the diet of the inhabitants of the Asian countries a large number of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring substances of vegetable origin, which in structure resemble estrogen and have at the same time as the estrogenic, anti-estrogenic and effect.

The sources of phytoestrogens

The most popular source of phytoestrogens is soy. Substances with estrogenic activity or their precursors are contained in the alfalfa, corn, clover, wheat germ, flax, spinach, licorice and other plants. The fungi also found compounds with estrogenic and anaboliticheskim action. A large number of estrogen found in vegetable oils, grapes, red wine. Phytoestrogens fall into three main classes: isoflavones, lignans and coumestans. Depending on the membership of phytoestrogens to a particular class, their different effects on both the plants in which they are contained, and the human body.

Action phytoestrogens

The value of phytoestrogens for containing plant is protection from harmful UV-radiation, control of growth and reproduction of plants, the actions of other biologically active substances, preventing the destruction of its parasites and fungi. The study identified a phytoestrogen their bactericidal and wound-healing effect, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Phytoestrogens antiandrogenic properties make them effective in the treatment of greasy seborrhea Seborrhea - treatment is not complicated, but mandatory , Androgenic alopecia, acne. Another effect of phytoestrogens, paradoxically - anti-estrogen. This occurs because of the competition for the receptors and phytoestrogens blocking these receptors to endogenous estrogen exposure. Such antiestrogenic effects used for the treatment and prevention of premenstrual syndrome, mastitis, breast tumors.

Phytoestrogens in cosmetics

Studies of the effect of phytoestrogens on the youth and beauty of the skin Beauty skin care and healthy   conducted to date. Widely publicized anti-aging effect of cosmetic products which contain phytoestrogens are still a matter of controversy in scientific circles. Opponents of this type of cosmetics insist that serious action to render this type of cosmetics can not, because of the makeup phytoestrogens do not fall into the deeper layers of the skin.

Supporters of anti-aging cosmetics with phytoestrogens say that when the phytoestrogens in the composition of cosmetic products they activate the synthesis of hyaluronic acid in the skin. This increases the hydration and elasticity of the skin. You can talk about what cosmetics to phytoestrogens makes the skin moisturized and toned, but have a significant rejuvenating effect, it can not.

The safety of phytoestrogens

In studying the action that phytoestrogens have on the human body is always the question about the safety of their use, as any substance which has hormone-like effects, may trigger the development of side effects. Many scientists say that not only soy products, but also life in general, affect the incidence of oncology and cardiovascular diseases. Besides, residents of Asian countries get enough of phytoestrogens in the diet by the inclusion of a large number of plant foods and dietary supplements are not receiving.

That is why you should consider adjusting the diet, by reducing it protein foods in favor of the plant. If you get involved in bio-additives Bio: does it make sense? While doing it uncontrollably, without a prescription, it is not known how it might react with the human body and what more can provide this treatment - harm or benefit.

Natalia Biatova

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