Category Archives: Isoflavones

Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus): Phytochemistry

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Asparagus racemosus is a plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family of plants. Asparagus racemosus is sometimes also called Satawar, Satamuli or Shatavari. It grows at low altitudes throughout India. Asparagus racemosus is used as a herbal medicine in traditional … Continue reading →

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Is Soy a Mood Elevating Food?

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Soy contains isoflavones which belong to the flavonoid class of polyphenols. Isoflavones have been shown to have particular effects on the hormonal systems of humans and animals because they may be able to interact with the oestrogen receptor. Studies have … Continue reading →

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Isoflavones as a Treatment for Anxiety and Depression?

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that belong to the larger polyphenol class. Flavonoids have been shown to have particular health effects, one of which may be improvements in mood. This may relate directly to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids: What Are They, And Do You Need Them?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There is a growing wave of interest regarding the benefits of dietary antioxidants, and for good reason. Dietary antioxidants may play a pivotal role in disease prevention and the provision of optimal health. Antioxidants are chemicals that can inhibit free … Continue reading →

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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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Factors Affecting Flavonoid Absorption and Metabolism

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a heterogeneous group of polyphenols that can be broadly split into flavones, flavanones, flavonols, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols (catechins) and isoflavones. Many flavonoids are commonly found in the diet and consumed by humans. Flavonoids, like many dietary polyphenols, are … Continue reading →

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Are You An Equol Producer?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoid Absorption, Distribution, Metabolisma and Excretion (ADME)

Posted on January 15, 2017 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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