Sentences with phrase «isoflavones such»

It has been argued that high levels of soy isoflavones such as genistein, daidzein and genistin in Asian diets protect the inhabitants of Japan and China from certain degenerative diseases, especially breast and prostate cancer.

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Soy sauce does not contain the level of isoflavones associated with other soy products such as tofu or edamame.

«The traditional way of manufacturing tofu produces a large amount of whey, which contains high levels of calcium and unique soya nutrients such as isoflavones and prebiotics.

The probable benefits of bioflavonoids themselves have also been demonstrated, such as the low mortality rates from prostate cancer in Asian men compared to Western countries, which may be because of higher intake of isoflavones.»

The plants that we use as food and feed contain a wide variety of plant - produced chemicals such as anthocyanins, glucosinolates, isoflavones, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds (Ames and others 1990, Baxter and Borevitz 2006, Hartmann 2007, Morant and others 2008).

Some phytoestrogens that occur in sources such as soy isoflavones actually promote estrogen activity.

However, in non-fermented soy products such as tofu and soy milk, these isoflavones are present in an altered form, as beta - glycoside conjugates, which have no anti-carcinogenic effect.25 Some researchers believe the rapid increase in liver and pancreatic cancer in Africa is due to the introduction of soy products there.26

At the end of the 2 year period, women taking a placebo versus women taking the isoflavone supplement showed no differences in bone loss or menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.

Isoflavones can also regulate blood lipid levels as well as prevent certain types of cancer such as breast, ovarian, endometrial, and prostate cancers.

These isoflavones can be found in soy supplements, edamame, tofu, tempeh, miso, and other soy products (such as soymilk).

Since soy is often heavily processed, using herbs such as Trifolium pratense, Pueraria montana and Pueraria lobata either in teas, capsules or tinctures, will help provide an adequate dose of isoflavones.

In fact, some have shown benefits, such as a 2010 study on menopausal women, who were administered soy isoflavones for two years, which concluded that «soy and soy isoflavones may provide a mild benefit to hot flashes, lipids, and bone health for some menopausal women» (Clinical outcomes of a 2 - y soy isoflavone supplementation in menopausal women Am J Clin Nutr February 2011 93: 356 - 367)

Soy - Soy beans and other soy - containing foods contain isoflavones which can lower cholesterol and are believed to lower digestive cancers such as colon and rectal.

Isoflavones: Isoflavones, such as those found in soy, are antioxidants effective at increasing good estrogens in the body.

Day 14 — Eat Edamame for Postmenopausal Health Edamame and other soy based foods, such as tofu, contain isoflavones which mimic the hormone estrogen in the body.

It may be a result of the ingestion of soy inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol or the effect of nonprotein components, such as fiber and isoflavones, affecting cholesterol metabolism.

Two or more servings of such foods would provide 60 - 100 mg isoflavones per day, an amount that provides the estrogen equivalent of the contraceptive pill2 and one that clearly poses dangers after only a brief period of daily intake.

However, there is a general thesis that because of the potential for synergistic effects, human exposure to all endocrine disrupters, such as the soy isoflavones, requires urgent reduction (8).

These monacolins work with the other bioactive compounds also found in RYR extract such as isoflavones to support normal innate cholesterol levels.

In recent times there have been numerous claims that isoflavones prevent hormone related diseases such as breast cancer.

Menoquil ™ contains a proprietary blend of powerful ingredients such as Black Cohosh, Red Clover Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Chaste Berry, and Wild Yam Root and other natural ingredients, which have been shown to relieve menopausal symptoms, as well as supporting the body's natural hormonal balance.

Although soybeans share some of the nutritional properties of pulses [e.g. high in fiber and protein, low glycemic index (GI)-RSB-, they are thought to have unique health effects due to their high content of certain phytoestrogens such as isoflavones and other bioactive compounds (6).

The isoflavones in soybeans may offer small protective benefits (such as decreasing the risk of certain types of cancer), but more research is needed before anyone can say for sure.