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Phytoestrogens Compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Mentioned in: Premenstrual Syndrome phytoestrogens, n.pl plant-derived estrogen analogs. phytoestrogens substances with activity as estrogens produced in plants. Includes isoflavones and coumestans. Most of these agents undergo major changes in the rumen, the agents becoming much more potent as a result of the change, e.g. formononetin, which has very little activity is converted to a potent estrogen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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