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Experiences with soy isoflavones?

Started by Maria3667, October 08, 2018, 11:50:13 PM

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Maria3667

October 08, 2018, 11:50:13 PM
Does anyone have experience with taking soy isoflavones as a supplements?
Studies report they might act as a weak type of estrogen. Now that I'm in menopause, I wonder if they could help improve mouth and eye moisture?

A Pubmed study concludes it can be beneficial for saliva production by taking 25 mg/day.
54. DES-daughter ('67), Lyme's ('98), GAD ('98), Sjogren's ('02) - changed to Sicca ('20), hypothyroid ('04), endometriosis ('14), osteoarthritis ('16), blepharitis & MGD ('18), Pilocarpine, thyroid meds, 12.5mg quetiapine. Allergies: sodium hydroxide, nickle, methylisothiazolinone, latex

Maria3667

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October 10, 2018, 01:17:00 AM
Update after 4 days of being on 23 mg/day, taken before bedtime.

Positive effects: wake up with slightly more saliva & substantially more eye moisture. Also: sounder & longer sleep and less anxiety. My lower lip - where I usually have a dent due to Sjogren's damage - seems fuller & plumber.

Downside: maybe an odd pimple or 2? (Could be a coincidence).

Keep you posted.
54. DES-daughter ('67), Lyme's ('98), GAD ('98), Sjogren's ('02) - changed to Sicca ('20), hypothyroid ('04), endometriosis ('14), osteoarthritis ('16), blepharitis & MGD ('18), Pilocarpine, thyroid meds, 12.5mg quetiapine. Allergies: sodium hydroxide, nickle, methylisothiazolinone, latex
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