Estrogenic plant extracts reverse weight gain and fat accumulation without causing mammary gland or uterine proliferation.

Volume: 6, Issue: 12
Published: Dec 7, 2011
Abstract
Long-term estrogen deficiency increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Menopausal hormone therapy containing estrogens might prevent these conditions, but its prolonged use increases the risk of breast cancer, as wells as endometrial cancer if used without progestins. Animal studies indicate that beneficial effects of estrogens in adipose tissue and adverse effects on mammary gland and uterus are...
Paper Details
Title
Estrogenic plant extracts reverse weight gain and fat accumulation without causing mammary gland or uterine proliferation.
Published Date
Dec 7, 2011
Journal
Volume
6
Issue
12
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