Soyfoods have long been recognized as sources of high-quality protein and healthful fat, but
over the past 25 years these foods have been rigorously investigated for their role in chronic …

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 …

Formononetin, a naturally occurring isoflavone exhibits a wide range of therapeutic
applications including antioxidant, anti-tumor, antiviral, anti-diabetic and neuroprotective …

Phytoestrogens are plant derived compounds found in a wide variety of foods, most notably
soy. A litany of health benefits including a lowered risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast …

Protein intake that exceeds the recommended daily allowance is widely accepted for both
endurance and power athletes. However, considering the variety of proteins that are …

For some classes of dietary polyphenols, there are now sufficient intervention studies to
indicate the type and magnitude of effects among humans in vivo, on the basis of short-term …

Epidemiological studies show a link between the consumption of plant-derived foods and a
range of health benefits. These benefits have been associated, at least partially, to some of …

The pharmacokinetic behavior of naturally occurring isoflavones has been determined for
the first time in healthy adults. We compared plasma kinetics of pure daidzein, genistein and …

Phytoestrogens are a diverse group of plant-derived compounds that structurally or
functionally mimic mammalian estrogens and show potential benefits for human health. The …

Isoflavones have drawn much attention because of their benefits to human health. These
compounds, which are produced almost exclusively in legumes, have natural roles in plant …