Phytoestrogens and the health of older women

Yvonne T. van der Schouw

doi:10.1533/9781845695484.2.430

Phytoestrogens and the health of older women

Yvonne T. van der Schouw^*

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Several health benefits have been ascribed to dietary oestrogens isoflavones and lignans, the so-called phytoestrogens, because of their capability to bind to the oestrogen receptor. After addressing what phytoestrogens are and in which foods they occur, the chapter will provide the current evidence for effects on cardiovascular disease risk, breast cancer risk, bone health and cognitive function. For definitive answers, randomised clinical trials are needed, which are still lacking. For isoflavones, effects may differ depending on timing of exposure and capability to produce the more active metabolite equol.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Food for the Ageing Population
Subtitle of host publication	A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	430-457
Number of pages	28
ISBN (Print)	9781845691936
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1533/9781845695484.2.430
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2008

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