Which product is more effective for Menopausal Symptoms - - black cohosh or soy based products or Royal Maca?

	Cert. Org. Pre-cooked Royal Maca®	Phytoestrogenic Herbs/Botanicals	Wild Yam/Natural Progesterone Cream
Definitions:	A cruciferous* root vegetable with adaptogenic properties. That’s why maca can help women’s PMS & menopausal symptoms and also support men’s libido & erectile function.	Herbs that contain chemical compounds which attach to estrogen receptors & act like weak estrogens. (Black Cohosh, Red Clover, Soy, Dong Quai, etc.)	Chemical compounds from the wild yam plant, changed in lab to replicate chemical structure of human progesterone.

Menopausal Symptoms
Mild Hot Flashes	highly effective	generally effective	can be helpful
Severe Hot Flashes	highly effective in atleast 75% of women	generally not effective	generally not effective
Brain Fog	highly effective	generally not effective	generally not effective
Menopausal Depression	highly effective	generally effective	helpful in some cases
Loss of Libido	often highly effective	generally not effective	generally not effective
Vaginal Dryness	generally very effective	generally not effective	generally not effective

Alleviates PMS Symptoms
Headache	highly effective	sometimes not effective	sometimes not effective
Depression	highly effective	sometimes not effective	sometimes not effective
Tender Breasts	highly effective	sometimes not effective	sometimes not effective
Supports Menstrual Regularity	highly effective	not effective	not effective
Supports Painless-Low Pain Menstrual Periods	highly effective	sometimes effective	sometimes effective

Support Healthy Thyroid Function	often effective	not effective	not effective
Support Energy & Stamina	generally effective	not effective	not effective

Supports Healthy Aging in Men
Increases libido	generally effective	not effective	not effective
Increases Erectile Function	generally effective	not effective	not effective
Support Energy/Stamina	generally effective	not effective	not effective

*Cruciferous: vegetables belonging to the Brassica family contain indole 3 carbinole, which promotes healthy estrogen metabolism.