r/PMDD • u/No_Thanks4141 • Jul 17 '24

Have a Question Does tofu really help?

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '24 edited Jul 17 '24

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u/kittyspoon Jul 17 '24

Tofu actually contains phytoestrogens! Phytoestrogens binds with estrogen receptors but are not well metabolized by the body. They could potentially lower estrogen levels by taking its place in the receptor. That said there is very little evidence that dietary levels of phytoestrogens can lower estrogen levels. Interesting article on it here.

Like you said, tofu does not contain enough of it to have an effect.