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2. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrient-rich seeds and nuts are also abundant sources of the female hormone estrogen. Among them, sunflower seeds (also known as melon seeds) are at the top of this list. Every 100g of sunflower seeds contains 382.5 mcg of phytoestrogen.
Sunflower seeds are a familiar type of seed often found in our Tet holiday snack trays. Besides their attractive appearance and irresistible taste, these seeds bring many surprising benefits. Not only are they beneficial for health, but sunflower seeds also serve as a therapy to balance estrogen hormone levels in the female body. This is because sunflower seeds contain a significant amount of phytoestrogens - herbal estrogen.
Phytoestrogens function similarly to the estrogen produced by the body. If the body produces insufficient estrogen, phytoestrogens can be supplemented by consuming sunflower seeds daily.
3. Soybeans
Leading the list is soybeans, one of the most familiar foods to the Vietnamese. Soybeans, especially soybean sprouts, contain a high level of Isoflavones, which function similarly to estrogen in the female body. This compound helps balance and improve endocrine function, stimulates estrogen production, thereby reducing inflammation, relieving dryness, and enhancing pregnancy, preventing uterine fibroids, breast cancer, aging, and other endocrine disorders during perimenopause.
Soybeans and soy-based products are rich in protein and isoflavones, promoting estrogen production, thereby reducing dryness and inflammation. Moreover, consuming soy-based foods during pregnancy benefits fetal development. Additionally, women consuming soybeans prevent aging and address endocrine imbalances during perimenopause. Women should supplement about 100g of soybeans daily to naturally increase estrogen levels.
