Isoflavones' positive and negative effects on humans, animals, and plants
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
1-10-2022
Abstract
It well documented that isoflavones have tremendous effects on human and animal health and on some plant species especially legumes. In this chapter, we summarized their positive and negative effects on human health including the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms in women, effects on menstrual cycles, thyroid function, memory and learning ability, brain development, Alzheimer's disease, obesity reduction, reproduction, bone density, diabetes, immunity, and other effects. In animals, we discussed the effects of isoflavones on the prevention of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, thyroid gland function, obesity reduction, reproduction, diabetes, immunity, and other effects. Positive effects of isoflavones on legume plants have been also discussed.
Recommended Citation
Kassem, Moulay Abdelmajid, "Isoflavones' positive and negative effects on humans, animals, and plants" (2022). College of Health, Science, and Technology. 228.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_health_science_technology/228