Pueraria mirifica’s capacity to alleviate the impact of menopause stems from its impressive assortment of phytoestrogens—plant-derived compounds capable of mimicking estrogen itself.

And as you know, it’s the decline of estrogen that sets off all those unwanted effects that come with aging. It can even be said that menopause only occurs due to this hormonal shift.

With phytoestrogens, the body gets access to a substitute to the female sex hormone—meaning most, if not all, biological processes that depend on estrogen can continue despite the hormone’s severely limited supply.

The skin’s structure, or how firm, smooth, and supple it is, largely depends on how much collagen it has. But as we age, our skin’s collagen supply dwindles as an effect of estrogen’s drop.

By working as a substitute to the female sex hormone, phytoestrogens are able to stimulate collagen production. This in turn gives the skin improved elasticity and minimizes the depth of wrinkles.

Another effect of menopause, as well as the transition towards it, is the continuous decrease of bone mass—a problem that can eventually result in osteoporosis.

This occurs due to estrogen’s role in keeping the bone-producing cells running optimally. Fortunately, it’s been found that Pueraria mirifica, through its estrogenic effects, may improve bone quantity and quality.

When it comes to heart health, having flexible blood vessels is crucial—and estrogen does help in keeping them that way. But then, as the hormone starts to drop, so does the blood vessels’ flexibility.

Once again Pueraria mirifica shows promise in preventing disease, this time by copying estrogen’s capacity to stimulate nitric oxide release. And yes, nitric oxide is essentially what makes blood vessels pliable.

Managing your cholesterol levels is another key aspect of heart health. And as it turns out, estrogen works with the liver to get rid of bad cholesterol or what experts refer to as low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

This is why those who’ve hit menopause tend to be more susceptible to issues like heart attack and stroke. So it’s definitely a good thing that Pueraria mirifica hastens lipid metabolism and gets rid of LDL.

Fullness, firmness, shape, and size—these can all be improved through hormonal breast augmentation. However, taking synthetically made estrogen for this purpose might not be worth the risk.

Raising your chances of getting cancer just isn’t a good tradeoff for having better boobs. Unsurprisingly, phytoestrogens are being considered as a safer yet sufficiently potent alternative.

Vaginal dryness is among the worst things that come with estrogen decline, especially since the vaginal walls start to become thinner as well. As you can imagine, these symptoms can lead to pain during sex.

If you’re experiencing any of them, Pueraria mirifica might be able to serve as your gateway to relief. In studies, it’s been shown to reduce vaginal dryness as well as restore the vaginal walls’ overall health.