5 Everyday Foods Rich in Plant Estrogens And How They May Affect Your Hormone Levels

hormone therapy, and eating phytoestrogen-rich foods should not be expected to reliably “boost estrogen” or correct a diagnosed hormonal deficiency.

Still, several foods containing phytoestrogens can be nutritious additions to a balanced diet. Here are five commonly discussed examples and what is useful to know about them.

1. Soybeans and Soy Foods
   Soybeans are among the best-known dietary sources of phytoestrogens. They contain compounds called isoflavones, primarily genistein and daidzein.

These compounds can interact with estrogen receptors, but their activity is considerably weaker and more complex than the estrogen naturally produced by the human body.

Common soy foods include:

Tofu
Tempeh