Essays about: "phytoestrogens"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the word phytoestrogens.

1. 6. Brunstbeteendets relation till gyltans intag av genistein

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

   Author : Ellinor Henningson; [2009]
   Keywords : brunstbeteende; genistein; beteendestudie; gylta; växtöstrogen;

   Abstract : 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

3. 7. 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. 8. 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