Dietary isoflavones alter regulatory behaviors, metabolic hormones and neuroendocrine function in Long-Evans male rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Phytoestrogens derived from soy foods (or isoflavones) have received prevalent usage due to their 'health benefits' of decreasing: a) age-related diseases, b) hormone-dependent cancers and c) postmenopausal symptoms. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Bu Lihong, Lund Trent D, Porter James P, Lephart Edwin D, Setchell Kenneth DR, Ramoz Gina, Crowley William R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-12-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/1/1/16