Research & Studies
Below we listed few studies behind our Breast and Body Vitamins blend. We picked some of the ingredients and there are many more research and studies not listed here.
Study 1
Trigonella foenum graecum commonly known as fenugreek, has been widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and Mediterranean countries for the edible and medicinal values of its seeds. Earlier reports show that fenugreek seeds provide a mastogenic effect resulting in enhanced breast size.
The study provided the evidence for estrogenic activities of fenugreek seeds. And revealed that further in vitro and in vivo studies could demonstrate its suitability as an alternative to HRT.
Reference:
Sreeja S, et al. Indian J Med Res. 2010.
In Vitro estrogenic activities of Fenugreek Trigonella foenum graecum seeds. Sreeja S, et al. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2010
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Study 2
To investigate the association between intake of flaxseed-the richest source of dietary lignans (a class of phytoestrogens)-and breast cancer risk, a food frequency questionnaire was used to measure the consumption of flaxseed and flax bread by 2,999 women with breast cancer and 3,370 healthy control women who participated in the Ontario Women's Diet and Health Study. The result showed that flaxseed was associated with a significant reduction in breast cancer risk (odds ratio (OR) = 0.82, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.69-0.97). This study, being the first to report in Canada has found that flaxseed intake is associated with reduction in breast cancer risk.
Reference:
Lowcock, E.C., Cotterchio, M. & Boucher, B.A. Consumption of flaxseed, a rich source of lignans, is associated with reduced breast cancer risk. Cancer Causes Control 24, 813–816 (2013).
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Study 3
This randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 60 postmenopausal women with hot flashes.
They were divided randomly into two groups and in each group, 30 postmenopausal women. One group used fenugreek seeds and another group used soy. There was no significant difference in the intensity and frequency between the two.
At the end of the study, the result showed a daily intake of Fenugreek for 2 months being effective in reduction of hot flashes.
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Study 4
This study found that P. mirifica could be applicable for preventing, or as a therapeutic for, the symptoms related to estrogen deficiency in menopausal women as well as in andropausal men.
Reference:
Malaivijitnond, S. Medical applications of phytoestrogens from the Thai herb Pueraria mirifica . Front. Med. 6, 8–21 (2012).
(Nonetheless, estrogen deficiency symptoms may include: Painful Sex due to lack of vaginal lubrications, an increase in urinary tract infections, breast tenderness, hot flashes, mood swings, irregular or absent periods)
Study 5
Diosgenin or wild yam is often promoted as a “natural alterative” to estrogen therapy, so you will see it used for estrogen replacement therapy, vaginal dryness in older women, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, weak bones (osteoporosis), increasing energy and sexual drive in men and women, and breast enlargement.
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Study 6
Below describes the results of a study carried out on 50 subjects with cardiovascular diseases, after supplementation with flaxseed for 3 months.
Study 7
Pueraria mirifica (PM), a plant whose dried and powdered tuberous roots are now widely used in rejuvenating preparations to promote youthfulness in both men and women, may have major estrogenic influence. PM application for treatment of a range of conditions, including those related to the aging process, has been reported. It contains atleast 17 phytoestrogens with structures similar to that of 17 β-estradiol.
Reference:
Kekahashi A, et al. Toxins (Basel). 2016 Nov; 8(11): 275.
doi: 10.3390/toxins8110275
PMCID: PMC5127102.
(External Link)
Study 1
Trigonella foenum graecum commonly known as fenugreek, has been widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and Mediterranean countries for the edible and medicinal values of its seeds. Earlier reports show that fenugreek seeds provide a mastogenic effect resulting in enhanced breast size.
The study provided the evidence for estrogenic activities of fenugreek seeds. And revealed that further in vitro and in vivo studies could demonstrate its suitability as an alternative to HRT.
Reference:
Sreeja S, et al. Indian J Med Res. 2010.
In Vitro estrogenic activities of Fenugreek Trigonella foenum graecum seeds. Sreeja S, et al. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 2010
(External Link)
Study 2
To investigate the association between intake of flaxseed-the richest source of dietary lignans (a class of phytoestrogens)-and breast cancer risk, a food frequency questionnaire was used to measure the consumption of flaxseed and flax bread by 2,999 women with breast cancer and 3,370 healthy control women who participated in the Ontario Women's Diet and Health Study. The result showed that flaxseed was associated with a significant reduction in breast cancer risk (odds ratio (OR) = 0.82, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.69-0.97). This study, being the first to report in Canada has found that flaxseed intake is associated with reduction in breast cancer risk.
Reference:
Lowcock, E.C., Cotterchio, M. & Boucher, B.A. Consumption of flaxseed, a rich source of lignans, is associated with reduced breast cancer risk. Cancer Causes Control 24, 813–816 (2013).
(External Link)
Study 3
This randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 60 postmenopausal women with hot flashes.
They were divided randomly into two groups and in each group, 30 postmenopausal women. One group used fenugreek seeds and another group used soy. There was no significant difference in the intensity and frequency between the two.
At the end of the study, the result showed a daily intake of Fenugreek for 2 months being effective in reduction of hot flashes.
(External Link)
Study 4
This study found that P. mirifica could be applicable for preventing, or as a therapeutic for, the symptoms related to estrogen deficiency in menopausal women as well as in andropausal men.
Reference:
Malaivijitnond, S. Medical applications of phytoestrogens from the Thai herb Pueraria mirifica . Front. Med. 6, 8–21 (2012).
(Nonetheless, estrogen deficiency symptoms may include: Painful Sex due to lack of vaginal lubrications, an increase in urinary tract infections, breast tenderness, hot flashes, mood swings, irregular or absent periods)
Study 5
Diosgenin or wild yam is often promoted as a “natural alterative” to estrogen therapy, so you will see it used for estrogen replacement therapy, vaginal dryness in older women, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, weak bones (osteoporosis), increasing energy and sexual drive in men and women, and breast enlargement.
(External Link)
Study 6
Below describes the results of a study carried out on 50 subjects with cardiovascular diseases, after supplementation with flaxseed for 3 months.
Study 7
Pueraria mirifica (PM), a plant whose dried and powdered tuberous roots are now widely used in rejuvenating preparations to promote youthfulness in both men and women, may have major estrogenic influence. PM application for treatment of a range of conditions, including those related to the aging process, has been reported. It contains atleast 17 phytoestrogens with structures similar to that of 17 β-estradiol.
Reference:
Kekahashi A, et al. Toxins (Basel). 2016 Nov; 8(11): 275.
doi: 10.3390/toxins8110275
PMCID: PMC5127102.
(External Link)