In recent years, more attention has been paid to natural sources of antioxidants. Flavonoids
are natural substances synthesized in several parts of plants that exhibit a high antioxidant …

Fermentation processes in foods often lead to changes in nutritional and biochemical quality
relative to the starting ingredients. Fermented foods comprise very complex ecosystems …

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 …

Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring nonsteroidal phenolic plant compounds that, due to
their molecular structure and size, resemble vertebrate steroids estrogens. This review is …

Caffeic acid (CA) is a phenolic compound synthesized by all plant species and is present in
foods such as coffee, wine, tea, and popular medicines such as propolis. This phenolic acid …

Soy consumption has been associated with many potential health benefits in reducing
chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, insulin-resistance/type II …

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

Daidzein is a phytoestrogen isoflavone found in soybeans and other legumes. The chemical
composition of daidzein is analogous to mammalian estrogens, and it could be useful with a …

Dietary polyphenols have been the focus of major interest for their potential benefits on
human health. Several preclinical studies have been conducted to provide a rationale for …

Background: The importance of polyphenols in human health is well known; these
compounds are common in foods, such as fruits, vegetables, spices, extra virgin olive oil and …