Soy and phytoestrogens: possible side effects

Phytoestrogens are present in certain edible plants being most abundant in soy; they are structurally and functionally analogous to the estrogens. Phytoestrogens have been applied for compensation of hormone deficiency in the menopause. At the same time, soy products are used in infant food and othe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jargin, Sergei V.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4270274/