Genistein, a specific type of phytoestrogen, has been demonstrated in studies to help regulate the hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin. Genistein may aid weight loss goals by resetting hunger cues that come from the excessive production of hunger hormones. Adding genistein to your diet helps keep hunger hormones in check, reduces the appetite, and curbs cravings for certain foods, especially simple carbohydrates and sugar. Reducing cravings makes it easier to manage calorie intake.

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