Phytoestrogens are plant‐derived dietary compounds with structural similarity to 17‐β‐
oestradiol (E2), the primary female sex hormone. This structural similarity to E2 enables …

There is growing interest in the possible health threat posed by endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs), which are substances in our environment, food, and consumer products …

Significant evidence suggests that polyphenol-rich diets have the ability to protect against
diabetes. Since several previous reviews focused on the nutrition and health effects …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a universal problem in modern society. Atherosclerosis is
the leading cause of CVD resulting in high rate of mortality in the population. Nutrition …

Plant polyphenols, a large group of natural antioxidants, are serious candidates in
explanations of the protective effects of vegetables and fruits against cancer and …

Future intervention studies should include a detailed assessment of the bioavailability of
polyphenols. Beyond clinical trials carried out with polyphenol-rich foods, more studies with …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

The present review of the literature on lignan physiology and lignan intervention and
epidemiological studies was conducted to determine if lignans decrease the risks of …

The interest in the potential health effects of dietary phytoestrogens has increased with the
findings that hormone replacement therapy is not as safe or effective as previously thought …

Background: Convincing evidence shows that soy protein intake has beneficial effects on
lipid changes, but it is unclear which components of soy protein are responsible. Objective …