Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Detecting Estrogenic Ligands in Personal Care Products using a Yeast Estrogen Screen Optimized for the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory
Published on: January 1, 2018
[Phytoestrogens in food--a review]
P Badowski1, B Urbanek-Karłowska
1Zakład Badania Zywności i Przedmiotów Uzytku Państwowy Zakład Higieny 00-791 Warszawa, ul. Chocimska 24.
Abstract:
The steroid hormone estrogen influences female and male reproductive system, 17-beta-oestradiol is the major human oestrogen. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring oestrogens in many foods of plant origin. They are structurally and functionally similar to 17-beta-oestradiol or produce estrogenic effects. It is suggested that phytoestrogens could lower risk of diseases accompanied woman in meno- and postmenopausal stage. They are consider to decrease risk of breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease. This report presents the literature review on nutritious and health aspects connected with phytoestrogens. Generally authors confirm the possibility of beneficial health effects of phytoestrogens in humans.
Related Concept Videos
Key Elements for Plant Nutrition
The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition
Plant Hormones
Cancer Prevention
Some...
Lipids: Dietary Sources and Requirements
Microorganisms in Agriculture and Food industry

