The aim of this literature review was to identify and provide a summary update on the validity
and applicability of the most promising dietary biomarkers reflecting the intake of important …

Recent advances in metabolomics allow for more objective assessment of contemporary
food exposures, which have been proposed as an alternative or complement to self …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

Background: The isoflavones daidzein and genistein occur naturally in most soyfoods,
conjugated almost exclusively to sugars. Controversy exists regarding the extent of …

This article provides an overview of current research on flavonoids as presented during a
workshop entitled,“Flavonoids and Heart Health,” held by the ILSI North America Project …

Background: High intake of soy foods has been proposed to contribute to the low breast
cancer risk in Asian countries. However, results of epidemiologic studies of this association …

Phytoestrogens have become one of the more topical areas of interest in clinical nutrition.
These non-nutrient bioactive compounds are ubiquitous to the plant kingdom and possess a …

Soy isoflavones have been a component of the diet of certain populations for centuries. The
consumption of soy generally has been considered beneficial, with a potentially protective …

Food samples (n 114) were prepared from vegetables commonly eaten in Europe. The
glycosidic forms of the phyto-oestrogens daidzein and genistein were extracted from the …

The US population has experienced tremendous growth in the last century, with much of the
growth contributed by what are considered minority populations. The US Census has …