… of phytoestrogens in humans using MEDLINE data base from the years 1975–1996. Over
600 articles pertinent to the metabolism of phytoestrogens, … We conclude that phytoestrogens …

… plant phytoestrogens and mechanisms of their action are reviewed. The available knowledge
suggests that phytoestrogens can … Due to these effects, phytoestrogens and phytoestrogen-…

… Among the most important are the phytoestrogens. The term phytoestrogen first appeared
in the literature in the late 1980s, and phytoestrogens have since become a major topic of …

… Phytoestrogens are plant derived compounds found in a wide … , are frequently attributed to
phytoestrogens but many are also … This review examines the pros and cons of phytoestrogen …

… phytoestrogens inhibit cancer formation and growth in humans. Foods containing phytoestrogens
… Conclusion: This review suggests that phytoestrogens are among the dietary factors …

… the classification of phytoestrogens, methods of identification, their proposed mechanisms
of action and botanical sources for phytoestrogens. The effects of phytoestrogens on breast …

… Phytoestrogens are estrogenic compounds found in plants. The classicaldefinition of
phytoestrogens … In this review, the term phytoestrogen is used in a broader sense, referringalso to …

… Based on their chemical structure, phytoestrogens can be … Since phytoestrogens are
structurally very similar to the … protective properties of phytoestrogens and phytoestrogen-containing …

Publisher Summary This chapter explains about phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are non-steroidal,
natural plant compounds that are structurally or functionally similar to mammalian …

… phytoestrogens on the diseases associated with ageing. The sources, metabolism and properties
of the different phytoestrogens … Our contention is that phytoestrogens are at least part of …