Essays about: "isoflavones"

Found 3 essays containing the word isoflavones.

  1. 1. Occurrence of organic micropollutants and hormones in Swedish surface water

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : surface water; wastewater; SPE; pharmaceuticals; target analysis; ytvatten; avloppsvatten; SPE; läkemedel; målanalys;

    Abstract : The occurrence and source distribution of organic micropollutants (OMPs) have been investigated in Swedish surface waters, in 23 rivers connected to the lakes Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren, 3 Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 3 Drinking water plants (DWTPs) located in the middle of Sweden was sampled. Compounds such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, personal care products, hormones, Per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFASs), isoflavones, stimulants and parabens were selected. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  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