"There's something disorienting about the sudden surge of heat that seems to rise from nowhere. It starts in the chest, spreads to the face, and lingers long after it should have passed. Hot flashes, the signature symptom of menopause, arrive without warning and often leave women searching for relief in the aisles of grocery stores before they ever reach for medical care."
"At the heart of most menopausal symptoms is one consistent truth: estrogen is declining. This hormone, which once stabilized everything from mood to energy levels, no longer flows with the same rhythm. The result is a cascade of imbalances: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, and energy fluctuations that impact daily life and dining experiences. The food and beverage industry has recognized this opportunity, developing products rich in plant-based estrogens: called phytoestrogens: that offer some relief by gently binding to estrogen receptors."
Menopausal hot flashes begin as sudden surges of heat that start in the chest, spread to the face, and often linger long after onset, prompting many women to seek grocery-store remedies before medical care. Declining estrogen underlies most menopausal symptoms, causing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood and energy imbalances. Food and beverage companies have developed phytoestrogen-rich products, with soy isoflavones and flaxseed lignans commonly used because they weakly bind estrogen receptors. Studies indicate these foods can reduce hot flash frequency or intensity for some women. Optimal care often layers nutrition as a foundation with estrogen patches and personalized medical guidance.
Read at Food & Beverage Magazine
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