Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fermented Soybean-Lettuce Powder for Improving Menopausal Symptoms

Han AL, Lee HK, Chon HS, Pae HO, Kim MS, Shin YI, Kim S · Nutrients · 2022 July 13

Objective

To investigate the alleviation of menopausal syndrome symptoms using a natural nitric oxide-containing soybean lettuce extract.

Conclusions

The study concludes that the soybean lettuce extract effectively alleviates menopausal syndrome symptoms without any special side effects.

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Insights

Soybean lettuce extract effectively reduces symptoms of menopause syndrome without notable side effects.

The study targeted adult women suffering from menopausal syndrome with a Kupperman index of 15 or more. Participants were split into two groups – the experimental group and the placebo group. The research spanned over a four-week period and embraced a total of 39 participants (with one dropping out). Measurements of body mass index, waist circumference, and several cholesterol levels were taken before and after the study, but these didn't show any significant changes. In the results discussion, the most notable finding was a significant reduction in the Kupperman index in the experimental group. They were given the natural nitric oxide-containing soybean lettuce extract. This decrease denotes the alleviation of menopausal symptoms, offering an effective, natural alternative to hormone therapy. Conversely, the placebo group didn't show any substantial change, reinforcing the efficacy of the soybean lettuce extract.