Review of Black Cohosh, Adaptogens, and Genestein for the Treatment of Menopause Symptoms
Abstract
The increase in complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies to manage menopausal symptoms in the wake of publicity about hormone replacement therapy risks has caused several ingredients, notably black cohosh, genistein (a non-soy isoflavone), and adaptogens, to be considered in the medical literature as possible remedies. Despite the growing body of CAMoriented clinical trials in the literature, evaluating CAM studies can be challenging owing to the heterogeneity of the studies. Nevertheless, there is growing evidence that black cohosh, genistein, and adaptogens are safe and may be effective at managing vasomotor symptoms (including hot flashes), psychological stress associated with menopause, insomnia and fatigue, and bone health without conferring cardiovascular risks. Given the excellent safety profiles of these agents and the lack of effective conventional alternatives, clinicians should consider them to address menopausal symptoms.
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