isoflavones
Legume hormone mimics
Isoflavones are plant compounds found mainly in soybeans and other legumes.
They have a chemical structure similar to estrogen, which is why they're sometimes called phytoestrogens.
Research has examined their potential effects on hormone-related conditions, bone health, and menopausal symptoms: Some women take isoflavone supplements to ease hot flashes.
Protein-rich Asian legume
Extra nutritional intake
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- prostateMale reproductive gland
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
nutraceutical · wellness · dosage · efficacy · biomarkers
Plant-derived hormone analog
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot-flashesSudden internal heat episodes
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
postmenopausal · ovarian · uterine · androgen · testosterone · endometrial
Inflammation-reducing agent
- scavengingGathering discarded or dead material
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- agingGrowing older over time
Chemicals from bodily processes
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
- biomoleculesChemicals composing living matter
conjugates · glycosides · synthesis · extraction · bioavailability · absorption · pharmacokinetics
soybeans
Protein-rich Asian legume
supplements
Extra nutritional intake
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- prostateMale reproductive gland
therapeutic · nutraceutical · wellness · dosage · efficacy · biomarkers
phytoestrogen
Plant-derived hormone analog
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hot-flashesSudden internal heat episodes
osteoporosis · postmenopausal · ovarian · uterine · androgen · testosterone · endometrial
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- scavengingGathering discarded or dead material
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
metabolites
Chemicals from bodily processes
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
biomolecules · conjugates · glycosides · synthesis · extraction · bioavailability · absorption · pharmacokinetics
- Natural Compoundsalkaloids, terpenes, polyphenols, glycosides, saponins
- phytochemistryphytochemicals, alkaloids, terpenes, glycosides, saponins
- Bioactivesphytochemicals, polyphenols, carotenoids, antioxidants, alkaloids
- phytochemicalspolyphenols, alkaloids, alkaloid, phenolics, tannins
- plant compoundsalkaloids, terpenes, carotenoids, polyphenols, phenolics
- plant phenolicslignin, tannins, catechins, salicylic acid, quercetin
isoflavonesestradiol
Primary natural estrogen hormone
androgens · testosterone · aromatase inhibitors · tamoxifen · steroid hormones