Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring nonsteroidal phenolic plant compounds that, due to
their molecular structure and size, resemble vertebrate steroids estrogens. This review is …

Phytoestrogens are literally estrogenic substances of plant origin. Although these
substances are useful for plants in many aspects, their estrogenic properties are essentially …

It is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid exposure to man-made endocrine disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) and environmental toxicants. This escalating yet constant exposure is …

The chemical structure, classification, source, metabolism, physiological and health effects
of plant phytoestrogens and mechanisms of their action are reviewed. The available …

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma (UL), are monoclonal tumors of the
smooth muscle tissue layer (myometrium) of the uterus. Although ULs are considered …

Soybeans are a rich source of isoflavones, which are classified as phytoestrogens. Despite
numerous proposed benefits, isoflavones are often classified as endocrine disruptors, based …

BACKGROUND Oocyte number is established early in life before a gradual loss of this
ovarian reserve during reproductive life until oocyte availability becomes limiting at the …

Phytoestrogens, polyphenolic compounds derived from plants, are more and more common
constituents of human and animal diets. In most of the cases, these chemicals are much less …

Soya-based infant formulas (SIF) containing soya flour were introduced almost 100 years
ago. Modern soya formulas are used in allergy/intolerance to cows' milk-based formulas …

Reproduction is a complex process that is substantially affected by environmental cues,
specifically feed/diet and its components. Farm animals as herbivorous animals are exposed …