Natural Alternative for Women During the Menopause

The term phyto-oestrogen is used to define nutrients of plant origin endowed with oestrogen agonist or antagonist activity. Three main classes are distinguished before isoflavones, lignans and coumestans. It is the isoflavones, whose main source is soya, that are the main object of scientific interest.

At present, there is an impressive amount of data, obtained from in vitro trials and clinical trials on man, suggesting that phyto-oestrogens could have beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention of osteoporosis and menopausal symptoms.

These beneficial effects are to be compared with epidemiological observations, now universally accepted, which show that the incidence of all these pathologies is much lower in Asians, whose traditional diet contains a lot of soya derivatives.

Phyto Soya is the first natural alternative to HRT supported by a full clinical trial:
The placebo-controlled double blind study undertaken by Professor P. Mares at the University Hospital of Nimes in France showed that the patients who were taking PHYTO SOYA capsules had an impressive reduction of 61.2% in the number of hot flushes at the end of the trial while those on the placebo experienced only a decrease of 20.7%. This efficacy on the number of hot flushes when using PHYTO SOYA capsules occurs very early on and a progressive decrease is observed over the 4-month study period. The efficacy of the treatment was rated good to excellent by 72.9% of patients using PHYTO SOYA capsules, whereas only 39.4% of patients gave a rating of good to excellent in the placebo group.

A second study, published in Toko Gynaecologia Practica - June 2001, confirmed the efficacy of PHYTO SOYA capsules on the number of hot flushes but also on other menopausal symptoms: PHYTO SOYA capsules have been proven to improve insomnia, anxiety, mood swings and vaginal dryness after a 4-month treatment.
These two studies demonstrate that PHYTO SOYA capsules are an interesting alternative for women during and after the menopause.

PHYTO SOYA capsules are available in two dosages: PHYTO SOYA 17.5 mg isoflavones per capsule for women having less than 8 hot flushes in 24 hours, and PHYTO SOYA Double Potency (35 mg isoflavones per capsule): For women having more than 8 hot flushes in 24 hours.

The range also includes: PHYSO SOYA Vaginal Gel, PHYSO SOYA Feminine Wash and PHYSO SOYA Age Minimising Cream

For more information, please contact Arkopharma on 0208 763 1414