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Formononetin: Biological effects and uses - A review
Juliana Machado Dutra1, Paula J P Espitia2, Rejane Andrade Batista3
1Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Avenida Marechal Rondon, s/n, Cidade Universitária, CEP 49100-000 São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
Food Chemistry
|May 7, 2021
Summary
Formononetin (FORM), a phytoestrogen, offers health benefits via estrogen pathways. Research highlights its potential in food, cosmetics, and treating chronic diseases like cancer and obesity.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Nutraceuticals
Background:
- Formononetin (FORM) is an isoflavone and a prominent phytoestrogen.
- Phytoestrogens exert health benefits through estrogen-dependent and -independent mechanisms.
- FORM possesses a wide range of physiological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the primary functions of FORM.
- To explore future prospects for FORM applications.
- To identify FORM's potential in various industries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of scientific publications from 1998 to 2019.
- Review of patent literature within the same period.
- Synthesis of findings on FORM's biological activities and applications.
Main Results:
- FORM demonstrates significant potential for product development in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.
- FORM shows promise in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions.
- Specific applications include cancer, obesity, and neurodegenerative disease management.
Conclusions:
- Formononetin is a versatile compound with broad therapeutic and commercial potential.
- Further research can unlock novel applications for FORM in health and wellness.
- FORM represents a valuable natural compound for future innovation.
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