Phytoestrogens: Recent Developments [PDF]
Planta Medica, 2003 Phytoestrogens are polyphenolic non-steroidal plant compounds with estrogen-like biological activity. Based on their chemical structure, phytoestrogens can be classified into four main groups, i. e., isoflavonoids, flavonoids, stilbenes, and lignans. For each group, the chemistry, dietary sources and biotransformation of the most interesting compounds ...
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The Potential Effects of Phytoestrogens: The Role in Neuroprotection
Molecules, 2021 Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring non-steroidal phenolic plant compounds. Their structure is similar to 17-β-estradiol, the main female sex hormone.
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Cosmetic Habits Associated With Breast Cancer in Benin: A Multicenter Case-Control Study. [PDF]
J Cosmet DermatolABSTRACT Introduction Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer‐related death among women worldwide. An increasing number of studies highlight the contribution of environmental and lifestyle factors, including cosmetic use, in its development. Objective To assess the association between cosmetic and dietary habits and breast cancer risk among ...
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023 Osteoporosis and periodontitis are two major chronic diseases of postmenopausal women. The association between these two diseases are evident through systemic bone loss and alveolar bone loss.
Putri Ayu Jayusman +5 more
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Soy phytoestrogens: efficiency in menopause and potential side effects
Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnal, 2020 Phytoestrogens are present in certain edible plants being most abundant in soy; they are structurally and functionally analogous to estrogens. These substances are used for compensation of hormone deficiency in menopause.
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Androgen receptor expression in the rat prostate is down-regulated by dietary phytoestrogens
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2004 Background It is well established that the growth of the prostate gland is a hormone-dependent phenomenon involving both androgenic and estrogenic control.
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The effect of soy phytoestrogen supplementation on thyroid status and cardiovascular risk markers in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism: A randomized, double-blind, crossover study [PDF]
, 2011 Context: There is concern whether soy phytoestrogens may affect thyroid function. If true, soy phytoestrogens may be expected to have a greater impact in subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism.
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Phytoestrogens for the Management of Endometriosis: Findings and Issues
Pharmaceuticals, 2021 Endometriosis, a chronic disease characterized by recurrent pelvic pain and infertility, severely impacts the health and life quality of many women worldwide.
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Reference Profile Correlation Reveals Estrogen-like Trancriptional Activity of Curcumin [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Several secondary metabolites from herbal nutrient products act as weak estrogens (phytoestrogens), competing with endogenous estrogen for binding to the estrogen receptors and inhibiting steroid converting enzymes.
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The Effect of Phytoestrogens on Cognitive Function and Alzheimer’s Disease [PDF]
International Journal of Nutrition Sciences, 2018 Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to a significant cognitive loss. It was shown that the rise in life expectancy and the number of elderly people in the community led to an increasing trend in incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s ...
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