Category Archives: Glycetein

Equol: Isoflavone Derivative

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones (isoflavonoids) are a group of flavonoids that are found in high concentrations in legumes. Soy for example, is a good source of isoflavones, with other legumes containing much lower levels. Three dietary isoflavones that are of interest to nutritionists … Continue reading →

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Are You An Equol Producer?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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How Safe Is Soy?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Oestrogenic Effects of Soy

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Soy contains a group of phytochemicals called isoflavones. Genistin, daidzin and glycitin are the best characterised and most thoroughly researched of these isoflavones. These isoflavones are bonded to sugar molecules in plants, forming glycosides that are named genistein, daidzein and … Continue reading →

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Soybean Isoflavone Bioavailability

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones are phytochemicals found in soybeans that may explain some of their health benefits. Isoflavones have been suggested to be responsible for the protective effect that soybean foods shown against oestrogen related cancers such as breast cancer. This may relate … Continue reading →

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