Role of Isoflavones in health
Isoflavones are natural plant hormones. The chemical structure of isoflavones is very similar to that of estrogen. Because of this similarity in structure, isoflavones can interfere with the action of estrogen.
Health benefits of isoflavones:
1. Ease menopause symptoms
2. Reduce heart disease risk
3. Protect against prostate problems
4. Isoflavones improve bone health and reduce incidence of osteoporosis
5. Reduce cancer risk esp. breast and endometrial cancer
6. Anti-oxidant properties
The best sources of isoflavones are soybean and red clover.
Reference - Isoflavones
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