The definition, chemistry, occurrence, role in metabolism, digestibility in man, nutrition
physiology, side effects and toxicity, and intake of isoflavones, lignans and coumestans …

A review is presented including: dietary sources and metabolism of phytoestrogens; lignans;
isoflavones; properties of phytoestrogens; and phytoestrogens and the menopause. The …

tein and daidzein, which substances are n are found in soybeans and harmless or benel soy
products. These phy-toestrogens occur at levels of 50-300 milligrams per 100 grams in soy …

It is obvious that further studies are necessary before the possible biological role in man of
the lignans and isoflavonic phyto-oestrogens may be defined. However, the evidence …

This review attempts only to summarize current knowledge on plant oestrogens and covers:
chemistry and biosynthesis; assay and bioassay; distribution in plants; physiological and …

A brief review concerning the prevalence in different foods and the metabolism of lignans
and isoflavones and their potential use as anti-cancer agents is presented. Evidence of the …

We have reviewed the literature regarding the food sources, potency, population intakes,
and known biological effects of phytoestrogens in humans using MEDLINE data base from …

The importance of estrogens in homeostatic regulation of many cellular and biochemical
events is well illustrated by the pathophysiologic changes that occur with estrogen …

The strength of the epidemiological evidence indicating a protective effect of vegetable and
fruit intake against cancer at most sites [l] has stimulated interest in secondary plant …

▪ Abstract Broadly defined, phytoestrogens include isoflavones, coumestans, and lignans. A
number of these compounds have been identified in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains …