Dr. Aaron Tabor: Natural soy products contain beneficial phytonutrients called "isoflavones" that are "bound" when you first eat them, but digestive process in your digestive tract "free" the isoflavones so they can be absorbed by the body. Research is going on right now to see if pre-digesting the isoflavones is beneficial to absorption. GoBo: I am 44 and believe I am starting the pre-menopause, my periods are very heavy and would like to know if soy will help the moods and my periods? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Perimenopause can start in a woman's late 30's or early 40's -- as estrogen levels begin to decline, periods become erratic and you can start to experience symptoms of menopause. Women in this perimenopause can benefit by adding soy to their diet too. It is really never too early to start benefiting from soy. Dearest: Dr. T., is it my imagination, or is there a new product for menopause on the market every week? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Yes, there are 'thousands' haha, but the great thing about soy is that is has been used safely for many thousands of years, and with Revival's patented, natural concentration, just 1 Revival shake or bar contains the amount of soy isoflavones found in 6 cups of a typical soymilk. We have many other patents for soy products that we may develop in the future,with some clinical trials for them underway now. Marlo: If you drink Revival, which is 500 milligrams of calcium and a calcium pill with vitamin D 600 milligrams, and a container of yogurt, is this an efficient amount for the day? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Most people recommend that a woman consume 1000 to 1500 milligrams of calcium per day. You would have to consult your own doctor though to determine the exact amount that you need, but that is approximately the amount needed. Dearest: Power Surge has recommended 1,250 mg. for perimenopausal women and 1500 mg. for postmenopausal women. That's pretty close, Dr. T. Weezie: Can you use it with HT or do you stop the HT or wean off it while increasing the soy? Had the hot flashes come back with a different type of HRT and don't want THAT again! Dr. Aaron Tabor: You would have to consult your own doctor about discontinuing a prescription medication, but there is no reason we know of that you can't use soy along with HRT as part of your nutritional component. Dearest: There's an excellent article about weaning off HRT (even while starting Revival Soy protein) at www.power-surge.com/educate/weanoffhrt.htm Stel32452: Would my husband benefit from using Revival soy? Or is it strictly for women? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Men have a lot of potential benefits from using soy. I start my day each morning with a Revival shake or bar. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of men and women. Soy can help lower cholesterol as part of a health diet, boost energy, and long-term use may support healthier prostate tissues. A recent medical review found that soy does not harm fertility for men or women. Renee47: Is Revival Soy safe for folks with Celiac disease? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Most of our products are gluten-free, thus can be enjoyed by people with Celiac's disease. You can find out which products are gluten-free (including all of our shakes) at www.revivalsoywomen.com Dearest: Dr. Tabor, why did you choose not to sell Revival in health food stores or such? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Good question -- we can provide a better value by eliminating the middlemen. Also, we value our relationship with our customers. One example: we provide a free newsletter every 2 months to keep our customers updated on the latest soy research. By shipping directly to customers, we also ensure the product is fresh. Finally, with so many doctors and dietitians recommending Revival, it gives them control over what their patients learn. Aw: Will Revival Soy help you to sleep at night? Dr. Aaron Tabor: Several studies indicate that soy helps with menopause-related sleeplessness. When you are having hot flashes at night (night sweats), it is difficult to sleep, so by soy helping reduce hot flashes, many women see a good improvement. OBXHarleyChick: What is the best way to slowing add soy to your diet? can you "overload" too quickly? I am only 30 and in surgical menopause and am wondering how to add it to my diet? Dr. Aaron Tabor: The key with soy is eating enough on a daily basis to see real benefits. A recent panel of international soy experts recommended 160 milligrams of soy isoflavones per day for the full potential benefits of soy. The second challenge is to find a soy product you can enjoy because you need to consume it every day. Revival Soy solves both of these issues. Just 1 Revival bar or shake, because of our patented natural concentration process, allows you to get the amount of soy isoflavones (160 milligrams) found in 6 cups of regular soymilk. 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