During menopause, can diet affect how medications work?

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  1. Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
     
    Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    Foods that may increase the estrogen levels in your body include tofu and black cohosh. However, these foods have not been proved to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. They likely do not have a significant effect on hormone replacement medications. You may discuss this with your physician.
    Foods that may increase the estrogen levels in your body include tofu and black cohosh. However, these foods have not been proved to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. They likely do not have a significant effect on hormone... More