KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE (한국작물학회지)

  • Volume 48
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  • Pages.31-40
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  • 2003
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  • 0252-9777(pISSN)
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  • 2287-8432(eISSN)
The Korean Society of Crop Science (한국작물학회)
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Biological Activities of Phytoestrogens in Plant and Foodstuff

작물에 함유된 Phytoestrogen의 특성과 생리활성

  • 김성란 (한국식품개발연구원 식품기능연구본부) ;
  • 최선영 (한국식품개발연구원 식품기능연구본부) ;
  • 안지윤 (한국식품개발연구원 식품기능연구본부) ;
  • 하태열 (한국식품개발연구원 식품기능연구본부)
  • Published : 2003.12.01
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Abstract

Phytoestrogens are oestrogenic compounds found in plants and consist of isoflavones, lignans, and coumestans. The structural similarity of phytoestrogens to endogenous oestrogens has promoted the hypothesis that phytoestrogens exert hormonal or anti-hormonal effects relevant to the risk of hormone-dependent disease and/or their suitability as a dietary alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Epidemiological studies suggest that food stuffs containing phytoestrogens may have a beneficial role in protecting against a number of chronic disease and conditions. It is thought that these estrogen-like compounds may protect against chronic diseases, such as hormone-dependent cancers, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Furthermore, phytoestrogens are used as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy and to reduce menopausal symptoms. Phytoestrogens are considered good candidates for use in natural therapies and as chemopreventive agents in adults. However safe and efficacious levels have yet to be established.

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