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Name: Andrea

Question:
I am 44 and had a total hystorectomy at 42. I was on Viville.dot.0.50 Patch. My new ob/gyn dislikes hormone therapy. I am trying the new soy/ tofu pill Femarelle, which seems to help some, but not like my estrogen patch. Can yoou give me some insight on soy vs. Patch. Thank you

Answer:
Hello Andrea,

Thank you for your question.

Before we get started, please read the following: We do not give medical advice. We provide nutritional information regarding Revival Soy products and information available in the public domain for the uses of soy. We advise you to discuss your personal medical issues with your physician. I hope our information will be helpful to you.

Why can’t I just take an isoflavone pill?

In brief, soy protein combined with soy isoflavones is believed to produce better results (according to recent clinical studies). Isoflavones are just one of the many beneficial phytonutrients found in soybeans.

With Revival Soy, you get the benefits of soy protein, soy isoflavones and all of the other soy phytonutrients. Revival Soy is FOOD.

Optimal menopausal comfort depends on consuming whole soy products that contain ALL of the beneficial compounds in soy - not just the isoflavones. A recent study published in the prestigious Obstetrics & Gynecology journal concluded that, “Phytoestrogen levels increased in women who consumed soy supplement, but that does not fully explain climacteric (menopausal) symptom reduction. It is possible that other types of yet unknown phytoestrogens or components in soy other than phytoestrogen influence hot flushes.” Soy contains a complex blend of phytochemicals.

MORE in known about eating soy FOOD - like Revival Soy than taking chemical extracts and until we know these are safe, we do not recommend taking those.
To read more about our patented natural concentration process, visit http://www.revivalsoy.com/whyrevival/results.html?pid=3000

Can I stop HRT if I start Revival?

You should not discontinue any prescription medication without consulting your own doctor to determine what is right for you.

HRT (estrogen combined with progestin) was the standard therapy for menopause until recently when the U.S. government's National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that HRT has a host of potential side effects, including an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, endometrial (uterine) cancer, stroke, blood clots and gallbladder disease. For these reasons, about 60-85% of women eligible for HRT refuse to start or continue HRT. Interestingly, the NIH has found that estrogen alone does not increase breast cancer risk (only when used in combination with progestin). As expected, more women are seeking natural dietary options such as soy to support a healthier midlife transition.

Scientists became very interested in soy's potential role for menopause support after demographic studies revealed that only 9% of women living in Asia, where the diet is rich in soy, experienced hot flashes during midlife, in contrast to almost 80–90% of Western women who suffer through menopause.

Many scientists feel that soy isoflavones, which are similar to the body's estrogen in structure, may support health by lightly binding to estrogen receptors, thus, producing some of the benefits of estrogen without negative side effects.

Because soy may support menopause, energy, bone and heart health, many doctors now recommend soy as a safe, effective dietary supplement to help women support a healthy midlife transition and beyond.

Many studies now show benefits of soy for menopausal symptoms:
http://www.revivalsoy.com/whysoy/article.html?article=menopause&pid=3000

Many women use Revival Soy along with their prescriptions. There is no known reason why you can’t use soy protein along with prescription hormones. You may be able to take a lower dose of the prescription hormones also along with Revival Soy. New evidence from Wake Forest Bowman Gray indicates that soy protein plus HRT produces additive heart health benefits. Monkey studies also suggest that soy protein use can reduce the detrimental effects of HRT on breast and endometrial tissues.

If you plan to stop HRT (after consulting your doctor), you may want to overlap use of HRT and soy for 4 to 8 weeks and then slowly taper off the HRT in order to minimize withdrawal symptoms.

What do you mean that Revival is a “medical-grade” soy?

We use the term “medical-grade” to mean that Revival is used at leading hospitals for human clinical trials. Products being used in clinical trials have to undergo Internal Review Board review and approval by the hospital before the product can be used in a study.

Read the latest on Revival Clinical Trials:
http://www.revivalsoy.com/whyrevival/patents.html?pid=3000

How much soy should I consume?
How much Revival do I have to eat to see results?

Eating enough soy protein and soy isoflavones is essential to obtain soy’s full benefits. An international panel of leading soy researchers determined that 100 to 160 milligrams of soy isoflavones per day are likely needed to achieve all of the potential benefits of soy isoflavones. The FDA states that 25 grams of soy protein per day, with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends 50 grams of soy protein per day.

We have an excellent summary of this at http://www.revivalsoy.com/whysoy/article.html?article=amount&pid=3000

How soon will I see results?
http://www.revivalsoy.com/whysoy/results.html?pid=3000

Our suggested usage is to enjoy 1 naturally-concentrated (6x) Revival bar or shake per day. Use Revival's baked soy chips, soy pasta, soy nuts, & soy "coffee" to boost protein intake.

What are the Supplement and Nutritional Facts of your products?

Complete Supplement and Nutrition Facts for all Revival Soy products can be quickly viewed at http://www.revivalsoy.com/products/index.html?pid=3000

Our naturally-concentrated bars and shakes give you 16-20 grams of high-quality soy protein and 160 milligrams of healthy soy isoflavones. Our soy chips, soy pasta, soy nuts and soy “coffee” are a great tasting way to boost your soy protein and soy isoflavone intake.

Please let me know if I can help further.
Best Regards,
Aaron Tabor, MD

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* Revival is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Revival is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information presented on our web site is not intended to take the place of your personal physician's advice.

Please consult a physician before using if you are pregnant or nursing,taking medication or suffer from chronic disease.

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