Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Soybeans and products like tofu contain compounds that mimic estrogen in the body, affecting estrogen receptors.
Flax seeds are rich in phytoestrogens called lignans, which are helpful for maintaining estrogen levels in the body.
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B complex vitamins are crucial for production of estrogen in the body.
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Black cohosh, a traditional herb, has compounds that can activate estrogen receptors, thus help in production of estrogen in the body.
Studies suggest that chasteberry may have estrogenic effects, possibly due to a compound called apigenin.
Red clover, an herbal supplement, contains plant compounds called isoflavones that act like estrogen in the body.