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DIETARY PHYTOESTROGENS

Annual Review of Nutrition, 1997
▪ Abstract  Broadly defined, phytoestrogens include isoflavones, coumestans, and lignans. A number of these compounds have been identified in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains commonly consumed by humans. Soybeans, clover and alfalfa sprouts, and oilseeds (such as flaxseed) are the most significant dietary sources of isoflavones, coumestans, and ...
M S, Kurzer, X, Xu
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Phytoestrogens

British Menopause Society Journal, 1998
Phytoestrogens are defined as naturally occurring compounds found in plants that are structurally and functionally similar to 17-ß oestradiol or that produce oestrogenic effects. They are diphenolic in structure and are most commonly found in cereals, legumes and grasses. There have been numerous classes identified, the mostly highly investigated being
Rachel Mackey, John Eden
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Soy, phytoestrogens and metabolism: A review

Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2009
Of any plant, soy contains the largest concentration of isoflavones, a class of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are structurally similar to estradiol and mimic its effects.
Christopher R Cederroth, Serge Nef
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Genotoxicity of phytoestrogens

Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, 2005
Plant extracts containing phytohormones are very popular as 'alternative' medicine for many kinds of diseases. They are especially favored by women who enter menopause and are concerned about the side effects of hormone replacement therapy. However, adverse health effects of phytoestrogens have often been ignored. This review examines the literature on
H, Stopper, E, Schmitt, K, Kobras
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Phytoestrogens and their effects

European Journal of Pharmacology, 2014
The chemical structure, classification, source, metabolism, physiological and health effects of plant phytoestrogens and mechanisms of their action are reviewed. The available knowledge suggests that phytoestrogens can affect a number of physiological and pathological processes related to reproduction, bone remodeling, skin, cardiovascular, nervous ...
Alexander V, Sirotkin, Abdel Halim, Harrath   +1 more
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Phytoestrogens and the menopause

Climacteric, 1998
Phytoestrogens are defined as naturally occurring plant compounds that are structurally and functionally similar to 17 beta-estradiol or that produce estrogenic effects. The commonest sources are cereals, legumes and grasses. Isoflavones are the most highly investigated subgroup of phytoestrogens.
R, Mackey, J, Eden
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Effects of dietary phytoestrogens in postmenopausal women

Climacteric, 1998
The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that increased dietary intake of phytoestrogens reduces the health impact of the menopause. To test this hypothesis, a double-blind, randomized, entry-exit, cross-over study was conducted to assess the ...
Gregory E Rice, M L Wahlqvist
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Phytoestrogens in foods

2002
Publisher Summary This chapter discusses phytoestrogens in foods. Phytoestrogens in foods are a source of intense interest in academic, food and nutraceutical industry research due to their involvement in health protective effects for a variety of chronic human diseases.
Patricia A, Murphy, Suzanne, Hendrich
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Phytoestrogens as neuroprotectants

Drugs of Today, 2009
Recent large clinical trials demonstrating deleterious effects of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy have raised interest in the use of food products and extracts containing phytoestrogens as potential safe alternatives for menopausal symptoms, age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.
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[Phytoestrogens and menopause].

Minerva ginecologica, 2013
Menopause is the interruption of menstrual and reproductive capacity, therefore, that occurs naturally in all women between 48 and 55 years, due to a lower production of gonadal steroids. The period becomes progressively irregular and lack of ovulation and menstrual flow decrease, and finally disappears.
TORELLA, Marco, La Rezza F, LABRIOLA, Domenico, AMMATURO, Franco Pietro, AMBROSIO, Domenico, Zarcone R, TROTTA, Carlo, Schettino MT, DE FRANCISCIS, Pasquale   +8 more
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