Essays about: "equol"

Found 3 essays containing the word equol.

  1. 1. Isoflavone sources and bioavailability : biological effects of phytoestrogens in the diet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Sara Gatchell; [2016]
    Keywords : phytoestrogens; isoflavones; legumes; soy; milk; equol; daidzein; genistein; formononentin; biochanin A; content; hormone induced cancer; cardiovascular disease;

    Abstract : Over the last couple of decades non-nutritional bioactive compounds from plants and their biological effects have received attention. Phytoestrogens, also called “plant estrogens”, with their similar structure to estradiol, act with estrogenic effects when imbibed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Inverkan av foders växtöstrogener på fysiologiska processer hos produktions- och sällskapsdjur

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Anna Karlsson; [2009]
    Keywords : Växtöstrogener; Produktionsdjur; Sällskapsdjur;

    Abstract : Phytoestrogens are secondary metabolites produced by plants. Among the plants that make phytoestrogens are soya, red clover and some types of grass. The name phytoestrogen is a collective term for compounds such as genistein, daidzein, biochanin A and formononetin. These compounds are similar to oestradiol-17β in their chemical structure. READ MORE

  4. 3. Use of soy isoflavones as alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in menopause

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture

    Author : Jenny Edefuhr; [2007]
    Keywords : isoflavone; phytoestrogen; daidzein; genistein; equol; soy; supplements; estrogen receptors; menopause;

    Abstract : The loss of estrogen following menopause can have several effects, including reduction of bone mass, menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, decreased cognitive function, vaginal atrophy, and hypercholesterolemia. Traditional treatment of menopausal symptoms using hormone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk of breast- and endometrial cancer, as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. READ MORE