Results 11 to 20 of about 14,596 (191)
Annual Review of Plant Biology, 2004 ▪ Abstract Collectively, plants contain several different families of natural products among which are compounds with weak estrogenic or antiestrogenic activity toward mammals. These compounds, termed phytoestrogens, include certain isoflavonoids, flavonoids, stilbenes, and lignans.
Dixon, R.A.
core +6 more sources
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003 The soy-isoflavones genistein and daidzein and the flaxseed-lignans secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol belong to the group of phytoestrogens. Epidemiological data suggest that phytoestrogens have a preventive effect against various estrogen-related diseases/symptoms such as breast cancer, menopausal symptoms, cardiovascular diseases, and ...
Alice L. Murkies, Mark Frydenberg
core +7 more sources
Soy and phytoestrogens: possible side effects
GMS German Medical Science, 2014 [english] Phytoestrogens are present in certain edible plants being most abundant in soy; they are structurally and functionally analogous to the estrogens. Phytoestrogens have been applied for compensation of hormone deficiency in the menopause.
Jargin, Sergei V.
doaj +2 more sources
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
openaire +3 more sources
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
core +3 more sources
Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2007 Epidemiological studies suggest that populations consuming a diet of high phytoestrogens, have a lower risk of many of the so-called “western” diseases.Phytoestrogens are naturally found in many foods and their biological activity is confirmed in animals,
M Azadbakht
doaj +1 more source
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.
S.V. Jargin
doaj +1 more source
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.
Handa Robert J +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Higher usual dietary intake of phytoestrogens is associated with lower aortic stiffness in postmenopausal women [PDF]
, 2002 Objective¿ Phytoestrogens have been postulated to protect against cardiovascular diseases, but few studies have focused on the effect of Western dietary phytoestrogen intake.
Pijpelink, A +16 more
core +2 more sources
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.
Xia Cai +4 more
doaj +1 more source