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DID YOU KNOW THAT ...400-500% increased risk for macular degeneration is experienced by post-menopausal females as estrogen levels diminish, which in turn reduces HDL cholesterol. Phytoestrogens and other nutrients which help preserve HDL and reduce LDL cholesterol should be part of a macular degeneration diet. For postmenopausal women on HRT, plant estrogens, such as from soy could reduce side effects of supplemental estrogen by occupying estrogen cell receptor sites. r British Medical journal 1995; 310:1570-71--> return to menu / back ... (click) --> return to top of the page (click) |
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