Abstract
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) has long been prescribed to restore levels of progesterone and estrogen in the body, in order to relieve the symptoms of menopause such as osteoporosis. However, ERT can increase the risk of breast and uterine cancer, venous thrombotic disease, stroke, among other undesirable side effects. Antioxidants like polyphenols and carotenoids are being to use to…