منابع مشابه
Effects of phyto-oestrogens on tissues.
Recent investigations on the effects of phyto-oestrogens on various tissues have revealed that these diverse molecules may improve human health, particularly by protecting against certain chronic diseases. After a brief examination of the food sources, structures, and general cellular actions of the major phyto-oestrogens, current research findings on cardiovascular disease, skeletal tissues, a...
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The term phyto-oestrogen encompasses isoflavone compounds, such as genistein and daidzein, found predominantly in soya products and the lignans, such as matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol, found in many fruits, cereals and in flaxseed. There is evidence that they have potential health benefits in man particularly against hormone-dependent diseases such as breast and prostate cancers and oste...
متن کاملThe Metabolism and Physiological Effects of Phyto-oestrogens in Livestock
The oestrogenic activity of certain cultivars of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum, L.) first became known through the observation of serious infertility in ewes in the early 1940's in Western Australia (Bennetts, Underwood and Shier-1946). The manifestations in commercial flocks of the syndrome "clover disease" have been dealt with in the preceding paper (Lightfoot 1974). The deleter...
متن کاملPhyto-oestrogens through the life cycle.
The growing interest in the role of phyto-oestrogens in human health has prompted scientists to evaluate the risk : benefit which would result from consuming high levels of these compounds at different stages of the life cycle. These compounds have been shown to exert a wide range of hormonal and non-hormonal activities in animals and in vitro, and these activities suggest plausible mechanisms ...
متن کاملPhyto-oestrogens and the great soya debate
who follow natural diets and a holistic lifestyle appear to escape menopausal symptoms. Japanese women, for example, rarely experience hot flushes and other associated menopausal complaints (Aldercreutz et al 1992, Beyene 1986). On balance and considering the health risks, natural alternatives may be the best and safest option towards management of patients. However, in some instances HRT suppl...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nutrition Research Reviews
سال: 1999
ISSN: 0954-4224,1475-2700
DOI: 10.1079/095442299108728875