Phytoestrogens and Health: Navigating the Benefits and Controversies
Phytoestrogens—plant compounds with estrogen-like effects—are both celebrated and debated. Found in foods like soy, flax, and legumes, they may support heart health, ease menopause symptoms, and even reduce cancer risk, but their impact isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this post, Dr. Laeticia Domagalski, ND, unpacks the science and controversies behind these powerful plant nutrients.