Menopausal women are at relatively high risk for memory loss, hypertension and diabetes. A decade ago, the standard treatment for these problems was long-term hormone replacement therapy. Since then, studies have shown that extensive use of HRT is associated with significant adverse effects. As a result, alternatives have been sought. One research lab investigating grape, soy and kudzu has found they can blunt cognitive loss, hypertension and insulin resistance in an experimental model.
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