Other name: phytoestrogens
Derived from plants, isoflavones are compounds primarily present in beans, particularly soybeans, exhibiting a hormone estrogen-like effect. These substances hold potential for mitigating menopausal symptoms and may serve as a preventive measure against osteoporosis in postmenopausal individuals.
Medicinal Uses:
- Breast Cancer
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Osteoporosis