Black cohosh: just another phytoestrogen?

@article{Viereck2005BlackCJ,
  title={Black cohosh: just another phytoestrogen?},
  author={Volker Viereck and G{\"u}nter Emons and Wolfgang Wuttke},
  journal={Trends in Endocrinology \& Metabolism},
  year={2005},
  volume={16},
  pages={214-221}
}
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The effect of black cohosh preparations on the bone metabolism of rat models with GnRH-a-induced perimenopausal symptoms was investigated and it was found that isopropanolic Cimicifuga racemosa extract, as a plant extract, can better relieve the symptoms ofperimenopausal women.
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