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J Am Coll Nutr August 2005 PMID 16093400

Estrogenic effect of yam ingestion in healthy postmenopausal women.

Wen-Huey Wu, Li-Yun Liu, Cheng-Jih Chung, Hei-Jen Jou, Tzong-An Wang

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The overall tone suggests modest curiosity, with users referencing the scientific study in a cautious manner; for example, one mentions 'some science' to explore rumors, and another comments on hormone content in plant foods, highlighting mild engagement without strong opinions or implications.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study found that eating yam increased levels of certain women’s hormones like estrone and estradiol, and also boosted some proteins that bind sex hormones, indicating a potential estrogenic effect.
  • Yam consumption also improved antioxidant markers and lowered harmful estrogen metabolites and cholesterol, suggesting benefits for oxidative stress and cardiovascular health.
  • In contrast, the control group eating sweet potato showed no significant hormonal changes, implying that yam specifically may have estrogen-like effects in postmenopausal women.]
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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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Marina Medvin
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@davereaboi @MarcLobliner Sweet potatoes have hormones that are great for post menopausal women. I don’t know how that translates to dudes building muscles. https://t.co/MWKTOhKu0W

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Dr. LoBisco
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Hmmm.... some science to rumor on yams and hormones... Estrogenic Effect of Yam Ingestion in Healthy Postmenopausal Women https://t.co/rOAP2eNB2C

Jun 5, 2019 · 1 like · 965 followers View post →
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Clinical Trial Estrogenic effect of yam i... https://t.co/a2tjwmntE4 OnlyPlantBasedMefication&Therapy _492 https://t.co/WEOIkhWVaq https://t.co/z9J0ZstMtD https://t.co/P7qy3o1qSi

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sunicamarkovic
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Clinical Trial Estrogenic effect of yam i... https://t.co/a2tjwmntE4 OnlyPlantBasedMefication&Therapy _492 https://t.co/WEOIkhWVaq https://t.co/z9J0ZstMtD https://t.co/P7qy3o1qSi

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Marina Medvin
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@davereaboi @MarcLobliner Sweet potatoes have hormones that are great for post menopausal women. I don’t know how that translates to dudes building muscles. https://t.co/MWKTOhKu0W

Jun 7, 2021 · 1 like · 356,551 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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@hozzyj https://t.co/xNNJxCkLtI

Dec 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 292,026 followers View post →
Dr. LoBisco
@DrLoBisco · X

Hmmm.... some science to rumor on yams and hormones... Estrogenic Effect of Yam Ingestion in Healthy Postmenopausal Women https://t.co/rOAP2eNB2C

Jun 5, 2019 · 1 like · 965 followers View post →