Epidemiological data suggest that regular intake of isoflavones from soy reduces the
incidence of estrogen-dependent and aging-associated disorders, such as menopause …

Daidzein is a phytoestrogen isoflavone found in soybeans and other legumes. The chemical
composition of daidzein is analogous to mammalian estrogens, and it could be useful with a …

This text is intended for those who wish to understand the complex relationships between
diet and risks of important diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is aimed …

Polyphenolic flavonoids are among a wide variety of phytochemicals present in the human
diet. Basic research, animal model, and human studies suggest flavonoid intake may reduce …

This review focuses on the possible role in human health of the consumption of lignan-rich
foods. Most of the plant lignans in human foods are converted by the intestinal microflora in …

Nonstarch polysaccharides (NSPs) occur naturally in many foods. The physiochemical and
biological properties of these compounds correspond to dietary fiber. Nonstarch …

Numbers of epidemiologic studies assessing soy consumption and risk of breast cancer
have yielded inconsistent results. We aimed to examine the association between soy …

Modern epidemiology suggests a potential interactive association between diet, lifestyle,
genetics and the risk of many chronic diseases. As such, many epidemiologic studies …

Enterolignans (enterodiol and enterolactone) can potentially reduce the risk of certain
cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Enterolignans are formed by the intestinal microflora …

The indigenous intestinal microflora are involved in a variety of processes within the human
body, and are important for maintaining host health. As such, interindividual differences in …