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 …

Because many diseases of the Western Hemisphere are hormone-dependent cancers, we
have postulated that the Western diet, compared to a vegetarian or semivegetarian diet, may …

The Western-type diet, high in fat and protein and low in complex carbohydrate and fibre,
has been associated with many diseases, including coronary heart disease, colon cancer …

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

The incidence of hormone-dependent cancers, such as those of the breast and prostate, is
much lower in Eastern countries such as China and Japan in comparison with the Western …

Recently two groups of compounds with diphenolic structure, the lignans and the isoflavonic
phytoestrogens, were detected and identified in human urine and other biological fluids …

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 …

Because many Western diseases are hormone-dependent cancers, we have postulated that
the Western diet, compared with a vegetarian or semivegetarian diet, may alter hormone …

Recent results obtained in collaboration with many other groups with regard to
phytoestrogens (isoflavones and lignans) and breast cancer, prostate cancer and …

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