This review gives an updated picture of each class of phenolic compounds and their
properties. The most common classification implies the subdivision of phenolics in two main …

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 …

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

Phytoestrogens are plant‐derived dietary compounds with structural similarity to 17‐β‐
oestradiol (E2), the primary female sex hormone. This structural similarity to E2 enables …

Plant-based diets are associated with reduced risk of lifestyle-induced chronic diseases. The
thousands of phytochemicals they contain are implicated in cellular-based mechanisms to …

Anxiety and depression are prevalent among cancer patients, with significant negative
impact. Many patients prefer herbs for symptom relief to conventional medications which …

Over the past decade, there has been growing interest in the development and production of
plant-based and cell-based alternatives to farmed meat. Although promoted for their …

Background/Aim: Soy contains genistein and daidzein isoflavones. Isoflavones are
phytoestrogens, with a similarity in structure to human 17-β estradiol hormone. They imitate …

Targeted therapies and the consequent adoption of “personalized” oncology have achieved
notable successes in some cancers; however, significant problems remain with this …

Many polyphenols that contain more than two phenolic hydroxyl groups are natural
antioxidants and can provide health benefits to humans. These polyphenols include, for …