Fitoestrógenos dietarios y sus potenciales beneficios en la salud del adulto humano / Dietary phytoestrogen and its potential benefits in adult human health
Rev. méd. Chile
; 131(11): 1321-1328, nov. 2003. ilus, tab
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| ID: lil-358954
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ABSTRACT
Human diet contains a series of bioactive vegetal compounds that can improve human health. Among these, there has been a special interest for phytoestrogens. This article reviews the evidence about the potential benefits of phytoestrogens for human health. Forty eight manuscripts were selected for their study design and relevance to human health. The cell growth inhibitory effects of phytoestrogens and their implication in breast cancer are reviewed. Also the effects of these compounds on serum lipid levels and the effectiveness of a phytoestrogen derivate, ipriflavone, on the prevention of osteoporosis are analyzed. Although these compounds have a great potential for improving health, there is still not enough evidence to recommend the routine use of phytoestrogens (Rev Méd Chile 2003; 131 1321-28).
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Mama
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Estrogênios não Esteroides
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile
País de publicação:
Chile