Genistein: an integrative overview of its mode of action, pharmacological properties, and health benefits

J Sharifi-Rad, C Quispe, M Imran, A Rauf… - Oxidative medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Genistein is an isoflavone first isolated from the brooming plant Dyer's Genista tinctoria L.
and is widely distributed in the Fabaceae family. As an isoflavone, mammalian genistein …

Natural polyphenols for prevention and treatment of cancer

Y Zhou, J Zheng, Y Li, DP Xu, S Li, YM Chen, HB Li - Nutrients, 2016 - mdpi.com
There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower
the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols …

Soy and health update: evaluation of the clinical and epidemiologic literature

M Messina - Nutrients, 2016 - mdpi.com
Soyfoods have long been recognized as sources of high-quality protein and healthful fat, but
over the past 25 years these foods have been rigorously investigated for their role in chronic …

Combinatorial epigenetics impact of polyphenols and phytochemicals in cancer prevention and therapy

I Arora, M Sharma, TO Tollefsbol - International journal of molecular …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols are potent micronutrients that can be found in large quantities in various food
sources and spices. These compounds, also known as phenolics due to their phenolic …

Botanicals and their bioactive phytochemicals for women's health

BM Dietz, A Hajirahimkhan, TL Dunlap… - Pharmacological reviews, 2016 - ASPET
Botanical dietary supplements are increasingly popular for women's health, particularly for
older women. The specific botanicals women take vary as a function of age. Younger …

Dietary natural products for prevention and treatment of breast cancer

Y Li, S Li, X Meng, RY Gan, JJ Zhang, HB Li - Nutrients, 2017 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females worldwide. Several
epidemiological studies suggested the inverse correlation between the intake of vegetables …

[HTML][HTML] Neither soy nor isoflavone intake affects male reproductive hormones: An expanded and updated meta-analysis of clinical studies

KE Reed, J Camargo, J Hamilton-Reeves… - Reproductive …, 2021 - Elsevier
Concerns that the phytoestrogens (isoflavones) in soy may feminize men continue to be
raised. Several studies and case-reports describing feminizing effects including lowering …

Genistein: Dual role in women's health

L Yu, E Rios, L Castro, J Liu, Y Yan, D Dixon - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Advanced research in recent years has revealed the important role of nutrients in the
protection of women's health and in the prevention of women's diseases. Genistein is a …

Nutraceutical boom in cancer: inside the labyrinth of reactive oxygen species

M Calvani, A Pasha, C Favre - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, epidemiological studies have shown that food is a very powerful means for
maintaining a state of well-being and for health prevention. Many degenerative, autoimmune …

Effects and mechanisms of dietary bioactive compounds on breast cancer prevention

K Ganesan, B Du, J Chen - Pharmacological Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Breast cancer (BC) is the most often diagnosed cancer among females globally and has
become an increasing global health issue over the last decades. Despite the substantial …