Sapogenol is a Major Microbial Metabolite in Human Plasma Associated with High Protein Soy-Based Diets: The Relevance for Functional Food Formulations

Sapogenol is a Major Microbial Metabolite in Human Plasma Associated with High Protein Soy-Based Diets: The Relevance for Functional Food Formulations

Legumes are a source of health-promoting macro- and micronutrients, but also contain numerous phytochemicals with useful biological activities, an example of which are saponins. Epidemiological studies suggest that saponins may play a role in protection from cancer and benefit human health by loweri...

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Main Authors: Madalina Neacsu, Vassilios Raikos, Yara Benavides-Paz, Sylvia H. Duncan, Gary J. Duncan, James S. Christie, Alexandra M. Johnstone, Wendy R. Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
soybean
saponin
sapogenol
gut metabolism
bioavailability
human study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/4/422

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