EstroSoy - FAQs

What are the benefits of taking a soy protein supplement?
What is special about EstroSoy?
How does EstroSoy work?
Does EstroSoy contain any animal products?
Does Direct NutriSciences use only non-genetically modified soy in EstroSoy?
What is the amino acid profile of EstroSoy?
How much EstroSoy do I take?
Is it safe?

Benefits of taking a soy protein supplement?

In scientific studies, the soy protein components known as phytoestrogens have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, help decrease the risk of osteoporosis, and to be an effective treatment to reduce and prevent the symptoms of menopause.


What is special about EstroSoy?

EstroSoy is a soy protein beverage mix that provides all the health and nutritive benefits of a protein supplement in a vegetarian, cholesterol-free, dairy-free format. It contains no added sugar, is suitable for use as part of a high protein diet and consists of only water processed Supro® brand soy protein isolate - the world leader in quality soy protein. In order to increase EstroSoy's value as a supplement, the protein-digesting enzymes bromelain and papain have been added to it to enhance the digestibility and bioavailability of the protein.


How does EstroSoy work?

Soy protein isolate contains phytoestrogens such as genistein and daidzein which are able to activate estrogen receptors in the human body and thereby mimic the actions of this hormone. Phytoestrogens are especially useful and effective for human health because they are 100 to 10,000 times weaker than estrogen. This allows them to provide many beneficial effects without the harmful side effects associated with hormone treatment. Phytoestrogens have been shown in scientific studies to help lower cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, help decrease the risk of osteoporosis, and to be an effective treatment to reduce and prevent the symptoms of menopause.

Supplementation with soy protein has been shown in scientific studies to lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood, which reduces the risk of plaque formation in blood vessels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Genistein and daidzein also possess anti-oxidant properties that prevent the harmful oxidation of LDL cholesterol. The oxidation of LDL cholesterol is a critical step in the formation of plaques that block blood flow and reducing the level of plaque formation through soy protein’s anti-oxidant actions helps to further reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

In the continued battle against cancer, soy protein has also emerged as a natural means to help deal with the disease. Both genistein and daidzein have anti-cancer properties, as evidenced by their ability to inhibit growth of cancer cells from the breast, prostate, colon, and skin.


Does EstroSoy contain any animal products?

No, EstroSoy is 100% vegetarian and dairy-free. It is also cholesterol-free and contains no added sugars.


Is only non-genetically modified soy used in EstroSoy?

Only Supro® Soy protein isolate - the world leader for quality, non-GMO soy protein - is used in EstroSoy.


What is the amino acid profile of EstroSoy?

Amino Acids Provided Per Serving (25g)
Alanine	925 mg
Arginine	1650 mg
Aspartic Acid	2525 mg
Cysteine	275 mg
Glutamic Acid	4150 mg
Glycine	900 mg
Histidine	575 mg
Isoleucine	1050 mg
Leucine	1775 mg
Lysine	1350 mg
Methionine	275 mg
Phenylalanine	1125 mg
Proline	1125 mg
Serine	1125 mg
Threonine	825 mg
Tryptophan	275 mg
Tyrosine	825 mg
Valine	1100 mg

How much EstroSoy do I take?

The recommended daily dose is one scoop (25 grams) of EstroSoy mixed in 250 ml of water or your favorite juice, taken 1-3 times daily. We recommend that you avoid mixing soy protein with dairy milk.


Is it safe?

All of the ingredients in EstroSoy are natural and safe. Soy products have been enjoyed for thousands of years without any safety concerns.

Some people may experience some intestinal discomfort if the dose of soy protein is too high. If this happens to you, cut your dosage back until symptoms disappear. Remember, more is not necessarily better. Follow recommended dosage guidelines for the best results.

This product is not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult a physician prior to use if you use prescription medication or if you receive hormone replacements.