What is a isoflavone?
An isoflavone is a type of phytochemical. (1)
An isoflavone is a plant-based chemical compound found almost exclusively in beans, like soybeans, that mimic the action of estrogen. (2)
Isoflavones are a type of as phytoestrogen. (2,4)
What does an isoflavone do?
appears to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties (1)
have been shown to have anti-cancer properties, especially when it comes to breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer (1, 2)
may be useful in alleviating menopause symptoms or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. (2)
may prevent heart disease or have cancer-fighting properties (2)
isoflavones bind with estrogen receptors (2)
may improve fatigue, improve irritability, and decrease hot flashes (2)
may help prevent heart disease (4)
may help prevent beast cancer (4)
What foods contain isoflavones?
found only in plants
soybeans – edamame, tofu, tempeh, soy sauce (3)
soy (4)
red clover (4)
soy milk (4)
whole soybeans (4)
soy flour (4)
tofu (4)
soy nuts (4)
soy nut butter (4)
What are types of isoflavones?
daidzein (4)
genistein (4)
glycitein (4)
Resources
1. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/phytochemicals-types-benefits
2. h.com/isoflavones-benefits-side-effects-dosage-and-interactions-4687017
3. https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-flavonoids
4. https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/sources-isoflavones-8295.html
