The Solgar Super Concentrated Isoflavones is a dietary supplement in tablets, with an extract of soy isoflavones (Glycine max). Each tablet provides 38mg of soy isoflavones, while the dose of two tablets reaches 76mg. The package contains 60 tablets. The product carries vegan, vegetarian and kosher certifications.
It is aimed at adult women who want to add soy isoflavones to their diet, especially those who follow a Western-style diet with low consumption of legumes and soy products, as well as those who are under the care of a gynecologist and want to discuss a dietary supplement with phytoestrogens with them.
Isoflavones are polyphenolic molecules of plant origin that belong to the larger family of flavonoids. They are mainly found in plants of the legume family: soy, beans, mung beans and peas. The three main isoflavones of soy are daidzein, genistein and glycitein, and these are contained in this extract.
Research interest in them began with the difference in dietary intake between populations. In Eastern Asia, where soy is a daily food, the daily intake of isoflavones is many times higher than that of a typical Western diet. The structure of these molecules shows similarities to endogenous steroid molecules of the body, which is why they are often described in the literature as phytoestrogens. This is an active field of research: the findings have not led to an approved health claim in the European Union, and their study continues.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the formulation is described as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Soy isoflavones do not have an approved health claim by EFSA and remain a subject of research. No statement on this page is intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any disease.
This is a single-ingredient formulation: one active ingredient, soy extract, without any vitamin or herbal additives. The advantage of this choice is the transparency of the dose. Anyone who wants to monitor exactly how many isoflavones they are taking daily has a clear number, 38mg per tablet, and can discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist.
The form is tablets with a plant coating, with excipients limited to those absolutely necessary for compression and coating. The producer's statement says that the product contains no starch, yeast, wheat, gluten or dairy products, and that no preservatives, artificial sweeteners, fragrances or colours are used in its preparation. The coating is based on hypromellose, vegetable glycerine and carnauba wax, so the composition remains of plant origin.
It suits adult women who consume few soy and legume products and want to nutritionally enrich their isoflavone intake. It suits women who are in an older age group and are regularly monitored by a gynecologist, as part of a discussion with them about their diet. It also suits those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet and are looking for a plant-based formulation, as well as those who want a single-ingredient product with a declared dose rather than a complex formula.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment. It is not hormone therapy and does not replace any medication. Women with a history or increased risk of hormone-dependent diseases should consult their doctor before use due to the phytoestrogenic nature of the isoflavones.
Main ingredients: soy isoflavones 38mg per tablet, 76mg per 2 tablets, from soy extract (Glycine max), with daidzein, genistein and glycitein.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate, crosslinked cellulose gum, coating agents (hypromellose, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel and coconut oil, carnauba wax).
Free from: starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy products, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, fragrances and colours. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with kosher certification.
Form: tablets with plant coating
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 2 tablets daily, preferably with meals.
The 60-tablet package is sufficient for 60 days with 1 tablet per day and for 30 days with 2 tablets. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, on medication or have any health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. This recommendation is particularly important for women with a history of hormone-dependent disease or on hormone therapy. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
With one tablet you take 38mg of soy isoflavones and with two tablets 76mg, as stated in the producer's table.
These are the three main isoflavones found in the soy seed. All are included in the extract of this product.
No. Soy isoflavones do not have an approved health claim by EFSA. What is stated here is information on the composition and dosage.
You should consult your doctor before taking it, due to the phytoestrogenic nature of the isoflavones. The decision is medical.
Yes, the producer states vegan, vegetarian and kosher certifications.
The producer recommends taking it preferably with meals.
A soy protein formulation mainly provides protein, with variable and usually undisclosed isoflavone content. Here the extract is concentrated and the isoflavone amount is stated per tablet.
From 30 to 60 days, depending on whether you take 2 or 1 tablet per day.
* Soy isoflavones do not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The benefits stated are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose a human disease.
** Information on the herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
Main ingredients: soy isoflavones 38mg per tablet, 76mg per 2 tablets, from soy germ extract (Glycine max), with daidzein, genistein and glycitein.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, crosslinked cellulose gum, coating agents (hypromellose, vegetable glycerin from palm kernel and coconut oil, carnauba wax).
Free of: starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors. Suitable for vegan and vegetarian, with kosher certification.
Form: tablets with vegetable coating
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 to 2 tablets daily, preferably with meals.
The 60 tablet pack is sufficient for 60 days with 1 tablet daily and for 30 days with 2 tablets. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, on medication, or have any health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. This recommendation is especially important for women with a history of hormone-dependent disease or on hormone therapy. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
