Phytoestrogens are literally estrogenic substances of plant origin. Although these
substances are useful for plants in many aspects, their estrogenic properties are essentially …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disorder characterized by swollen
joints, discomfort, tightness, bone degeneration and frailty. Genetic, agamogenetic and sex …

Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by reduced bone mass and the
deterioration of bone microarchitecture leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of …

Scientific advancements in recent years have shed new light on the relationship between
diet and human health. Nutrients play an important role in the prevention of many civilization …

Isoflavones are stored in various plants and widely present in different kinds of food in
variable amounts. However, isoflavone aglycones are found less frequently in natural …

Withaferin A (WA), a manifold studied, C28-steroidal lactone withanolide found in Withania
somnifera. Given its unique beneficial effects, it has gathered attention in the era of modern …

The prolonged immobilization associated with COVID-19 infection and the restrictions
imposed by the pandemic have determined major changes in physical activity and eating …

Despite major progress in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, women
remain an underdiagnosed and insufficiently treated group, with higher hospitalization and …

Uterine fibroids (UFs) are benign tumors that arise from a single genetically altered
mesenchymal stem cell under the influence of gonadal hormones. UFs are the most …

The menopausal transition, or perimenopause, is characterized by menstrual irregularities,
vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbances, mood symptoms, and urogenital tract atrophy …