Dietary flavonoids, which occur in many plant foods, are considered as the most active
constituents among the plant-derived ones in vitro and in vivo. To date, many studies have …

In this review of the chemistry, absorption, metabolism, and mechanisms of action of plant
isoflavones, emphasis is placed on the isoflavones in soy and the food products derived …

Historically, soy protein and extracts have been used extensively in foods due to their high
protein and mineral content. More recently, soy protein has received attention for a variety of …

Type 2 diabetes is a result of chronic insulin resistance and loss of functional pancreatic β-
cell mass. Strategies to preserve β-cell mass and a greater understanding of the …

Genistein, a flavonoid in legumes and some herbal medicines, has various biological
actions. However, studies on whether genistein has an effect on pancreatic β-cell function …

Soybeans and their food products exist in the market in various forms, ranging from crude
oils and bean meals to nutritious products (eg soy milk powers). With the availability of …

A balanced metabolic profile is essential for normal human physiological activities.
Disproportions in nutrition give rise to imbalances in metabolism that are associated with …

Endocrine disrupters (EDs) are environmental pollutants of industrial or agricultural origin
(eg herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, industrial chemicals) that may influence health of …

Background. Inflammation is commonly associated with malnutrition and cardiovascular
disease in end-stage renal failure patients. Anti-inflammatory properties of the isoflavones, a …

Genistein, a natural bioactive compound derived from legumes, has drawn wide attention
during the last decade because of its potentially beneficial effects on some human …