5 Everyday Foods Rich in Phytoestrogens
No food actually contains human estrogen, but a handful of plant foods are rich in phytoestrogens, natural compounds that loosely mimic estrogen by…
No food actually contains human estrogen, but a handful of plant foods are rich in phytoestrogens, natural compounds that loosely mimic estrogen by weakly binding to the body’s estrogen receptors. Depending on your own hormone levels, they can have mild estrogen-like or anti-estrogen effects. For most people these foods are safe and even beneficial, but if you have a history of hormone-sensitive conditions, it is worth talking to your doctor before eating them in large amounts.