6 Amazing Effects of Peas...Helps reduce menopausal facial flushing
Feb 14, 2025
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It is also put in rice or put in rice cakes and snacks.
Green round peas have excellent sweetness and are rich in protein and vitamins as the main ingredient of carbohydrates.
Pea may help manage especially menopausal facial flushing, as it contains high levels of isoflavones.
Isoflavone has a structure similar to that of estrogen, a female hormone.
Zenistain, didezane in isoflavones can help stabilize fluctuations in hormone levels that contribute to facial flushing by binding to estrogen receptors.
A 2021 study reported that 12 weeks of consumption of soybean-rich diets, such as peas, resulted in an 84% reduction in moderate to severe facial flushing.
Peas also effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels called bad cholesterol.
High LDL cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Peas also help reduce depression and improve mood.
Peas contain folate, an important nutrient for DNA production and proper cell division. Low folate levels are associated with depression, as folate helps prevent the accumulation of a substance called homocysteine in the body.
Homocysteine can interfere with the delivery of nutrients to the bloodstream and the brain, interfering with the production of serotonin, a hormone related to mood, sleep, and appetite.
Peas also help maintain healthy blood pressure levels. A cup of cooked peas contains 14% of the recommended daily dose of potassium, a mineral that neutralizes sodium and supports blood pressure control.
One 2021 study revealed that soybean intake was associated with improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels in adults.
Peas also affect fertility.
Some studies have shown that higher consumption of iron, protein, and plant-based foods such as peas, spinach, beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and beets may promote fertility or reduce the risk of ovulation disorders. A 2018 study highlighted the potential association between fertility and high consumption of folate, highly unsaturated fats, and plant-based foods.
In addition, peas are rich in insoluble and water-soluble fiber, which is also helpful for digestive health. Insoluble dietary fiber adds volume to the stool to promote regular bowel activity, and soluble dietary fiber attracts water to the stool to help the stool to be more easily excreted.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
