Essays about: "phytoestrogen"
Found 5 essays containing the word phytoestrogen.
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1. Isoflavone sources and bioavailability : biological effects of phytoestrogens in the diet
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : 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
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2. Transport of chemicals in normal and S. aureus-infected murine mammary epithelial HC11 cells
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Milk is the most important nutrition source for breast-fed infants and an important food item for high-milk consumers. However, a wide variety of chemicals can be transported into milk, which can be of great concern from a food safety perspective. READ MORE
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3. Brunstbeteendets relation till gyltans intag av genistein
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : Many scientists agree that phytoestrogens could have an effect on the reproduction of an animal. The question is now why and what mechanisms that play an important role. This paper has been focusing on the estrus behavior of gilts by use of a behavioral study. READ MORE
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4. Inverkan av foders växtöstrogener på fysiologiska processer hos produktions- och sällskapsdjur
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : 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
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5. Use of soy isoflavones as alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in menopause
University essay from SLU/HorticultureAbstract : 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