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Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Diet - Soybean

18 June 2009 · Viewed 5544 times · Disclaimer & Terms
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As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how soybean effects women with premenstrual syndrome.

I. Definition
Soybean is a nutritional foods which is recommended to be eaten regularly by dietitian. It belongs to species of legume and native to Southeast Asia. It contains high amount of protein which is vital for vegetarian for replacing animal protein in their daily diet. Soybean is toxic if it is eaten RAW.

II. How soy bean effects women with PMS
1. Phytoestrogen
Regularly intake of soybean product helps to decrease the risk of over production of bad estrogen for women with PMS, because soy bean products contain phytoestrogen, which helps to occupy the estrogen receptors, thereby, reducing the risk of hormone imbalance.

2. Alpha-linoleic acid
Alpha linoleic acid is important for production in PGE1 and 3 which help to regulate the production of prostaglandins hormone resulting in lessening the risk of premenstrual pain and cramp caused over production of certain members in the prostaglandins hormones.

3. Omega fatty acid
Soy bean contains high levels of Omega 6 fatty acid which is essential in helping liver in fatty acid and fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the risk of uterus pain and cramps and nervous tension including depression, anxiety and emotional and physical stress.

4. Isoflavonoids
Soy bean contains high amount of phytochemical-isoflavonoid which not only helps to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood stream, blocking over production of levels of bad estrogen thereby, reducing heart disease and hormone imbalance, it also helps to improve the digestive system in absorbing vital vitamins and mineral resulting in lessening the severity of premenstrual syndrome.

5.Hgenistein and diadzein
Besides function as flavonoid, it not only helps to improve the immune system in fighting against irregular cell growth causing breast cancer and tumors, but also reduce the risk of inflammation and infection to the reproductive organs.
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