PHYTOESTROGENS
What are they?
Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring hormones found in plants.
Taken in sufficient quantities it is believed they can partially replace diminished
hormone levels and subsequently reduce menopausal symptoms.
Where are they found?
Nuts; Seeds – including linseeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds
Soy products – including Tofu, Tempeh
Whole grains – including Wheat berries; Wheat germ; Barley; Oats; Rice and
Rice Bran; Alfalfa; Cereals; Hops
Legumes – including dried beans, lentils, mung beans
Vegetables – including Carrots; Fennel; Cabbage; Corn; Peas; Beans; Yams
Fruits – including Apples; Pears; Stone fruit
Herbs – including Sage; Chervil; Fenugreek; Anise; Basil; Garlic; Caraway;
Parsley
*Naturopathic Medications- including Ginseng; Viburnum; Avena; Senecio
*Homeopathic preparations – including Sepia; Lachesis; Pulsatilla
*Further information can be obtained from practitioners listed on the
Natural Health website at: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/
Phytoestrogen food
sources
Flax seed
Soy beans
Tofu
Soy yogurt
Sesame seed
Flax bread
Multigrain bread
Soy milk
Hummus
Garlic
Mung bean sprouts
Dried apricots
Alfalfa sprouts
Dried dates
Sunflower seed
Chestnuts
Olive oil
Almonds
Green bean
Peanuts
Onion
Blueberry
Corn
Coffee, regular
Watermelon
Milk, cow
Phytoestrogen content (µg/100g)
379380
103920
27150.1
10275
8008.1
7540
4798.7
2957.2
993
603.6
495.1
444.5
441.4
329.5
216
210.2
180.7
131.1
105.8
34.5
32
17.5
9
6.3
2.9
1.2