What is a phytoestrogen?
Phytoestrogens are plant derived chemical compounds found in a wide variety of foods, most notably soy. (1)
A phytoestrogen is also known as a plant estrogen. (3)
What do phytoestrogens do?
may lower risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, and menopausal symptoms. (1)
What foods contain phytoestrogens?
angelica
black cohosh
broccoli
carrots
chaste tree berry
coffee
dong quai
evening primrose
legumes (beans, peas, peanuts)
licorice root
oranges
red clover
soy (tofu, tempeh, miso, soymilk)
tea
Resources
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074428/
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/phytoestrogens#foods
3. https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/sources-isoflavones-8295.html
