Evidence supporting the use of: Phytoestrogens
For the health condition: Triglycerides (high)

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds structurally similar to endogenous estrogens, found in foods such as soy, flaxseed, and whole grains. There is some scientific evidence suggesting that phytoestrogens may have modest effects on lipid profiles, including triglyceride levels, particularly in postmenopausal women. Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have investigated the effects of soy isoflavones (the most commonly studied phytoestrogens) on blood lipids.

Results indicate that soy protein and isoflavones may reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, with more modest or inconsistent effects on triglyceride levels. A 2011 meta-analysis in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that soy isoflavone supplementation led to a small but statistically significant reduction in triglycerides. However, not all studies have observed this effect, and the magnitude of triglyceride lowering tends to be modest (often less than 10%). The mechanism is not fully understood but may be related to improved hepatic lipid metabolism and changes in gene expression associated with estrogen receptors.

Overall, while there is scientific evidence for a potential triglyceride-lowering effect of phytoestrogens, particularly from soy, the effect size is generally small, and clinical relevance is uncertain, especially compared to established lipid-lowering therapies. Thus, phytoestrogens are not considered a first-line or primary treatment for elevated triglycerides, but may offer ancillary benefits as part of a plant-based diet.

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