Several studies have demonstrated that polyphenol-enriched diets may have beneficial
effects against the development of degenerative diseases, including atherosclerosis and …

The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory
approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease …

Plant-derived compounds have recently attracted greater interest in the field of new
therapeutic agent development. These compounds have been widely screened for their …

Epigenetic regulation, which includes changes in DNA methylation, histone modifications,
and alteration in microRNA (miRNA) expression without any change in the DNA sequence …

Endometriosis (EMS) is the most common gynecological disease in women of reproductive
age, and it is associated with chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia and infertility. As a …

Twenty publications from twelve prospective cohorts have evaluated associations between
flavonoid intakes and incidence or mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) among …

Dietary phytoestrogens are bioactive compounds with estrogenic activity. With the growing
popularity of plant-based diets, the intake of phytoestrogen-rich legumes (especially soy) …

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is rising and is the prime cause of death
in all developed countries. Bioactive compounds (BAC) can have a role in CVD prevention …

Soybeans are a rich source of isoflavones, which are classified as phytoestrogens. Despite
numerous proposed benefits, isoflavones are often classified as endocrine disruptors, based …

BACKGROUND Hormonal effects of soy and isoflavones have been investigated in
numerous trials with equivocal findings. We aimed to systematically assess the effects of soy …