[HTML][HTML] Current perspectives on the beneficial effects of soybean isoflavones and their metabolites for humans

IS Kim - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Soybeans are rich in proteins and lipids and have become a staple part of the human diet.
Besides their nutritional excellence, they have also been shown to contain various functional …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of plant phytochemicals on the gut microbiota of humans for a balanced life

S Santhiravel, AEDA Bekhit, E Mendis… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The gastrointestinal tract of humans is a complex microbial ecosystem known as gut
microbiota. The microbiota is involved in several critical physiological processes such as …

[HTML][HTML] International analysis of the nutritional content and a review of health benefits of non-dairy plant-based beverages

WJ Craig, U Fresán - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Concerns about environmental impact and sustainability, animal welfare, and personal
health issues have fueled consumer demand for dairy alternatives. The aim of this study was …

[HTML][HTML] Female fertility and the nutritional approach: the most essential aspects

K Skoracka, AE Ratajczak, AM Rychter… - Advances in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Infertility is an increasing problem that affects couples attempting pregnancy. A growing
body of evidence points to a link between diet and female fertility. In fact, data show that a …

[HTML][HTML] Neither soy nor isoflavone intake affects male reproductive hormones: An expanded and updated meta-analysis of clinical studies

KE Reed, J Camargo, J Hamilton-Reeves… - Reproductive …, 2021 - Elsevier
Concerns that the phytoestrogens (isoflavones) in soy may feminize men continue to be
raised. Several studies and case-reports describing feminizing effects including lowering …

[HTML][HTML] Enzymatic metabolism of flavonoids by gut microbiota and its impact on gastrointestinal cancer

RK Al-Ishaq, A Liskova, P Kubatka, D Büsselberg - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Flavonoid's consumption is reported to impact GI cancer progression
positively. As 90% of flavonoids consumed, undergo metabolism and conversion by the …

Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicity, and formulations of daidzein: An important isoflavone

AP Laddha, YA Kulkarni - Phytotherapy Research, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Daidzein, 7‐hydroxy‐3‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)‐4H‐chromen‐4‐one is a naturally
occurring compound present in leguminous plants, especially in soybeans. Chemically it …

[HTML][HTML] The role of isoflavones in the prevention of breast cancer and prostate cancer

T Pejčić, M Zeković, U Bumbaširević, M Kalaba, I Vovk… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
This narrative review summarizes epidemiological studies on breast cancer and prostate
cancer with an overview of their global incidence distribution to investigate the relationship …

Plant hormones and secondary metabolites under environmental stresses: Shedding light on defense molecules

S Kumari, F Nazir, C Maheshwari, H Kaur… - Plant Physiology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The climatic changes have great threats to sustainable agriculture and require efforts to
ensure global food and nutritional security. In this regard, the plant strategic responses …

Application of soy, corn, and bean by-products in the gluten-free baking process: A Review

MB Egea, TL De Sousa, DC Dos Santos… - Food and Bioprocess …, 2023 - Springer
Grain by-products, normally rich in dietary fiber and bioactive compounds, are important for
the human diet and have been studied as potential raw materials for the development of …