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Dietary phytoestrogens in the prevention of long‐term postmenopausal diseases
Author(s) -
Chiechi L.M.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00080-6
Subject(s) - phytoestrogens , isoflavones , osteoporosis , medicine , estrogen , endocrinology , postmenopausal osteoporosis , bone resorption , disease , postmenopausal women , physiology , bone mineral
Phytoestrogens (PEs) are natural compounds, with a biological activity like estrogen, which comprise isoflavones, lignans and coumestans. A traditional Asiatic phytoestrogen‐rich diet is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer and postmenopausal illness, and much evidence indicates that PEs prevent bone resorption, increase bone density and reduce cholesterol. The estrogenic effects of phytoestrogens can be useful in preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.