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coumestans

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coumestans
estrogenic substances found in Medicago spp., e.g. lucerne/alfalfa and barrel medic.


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2) Coumestans are found in highest amounts in sprouted beans, including alfalfa and clover, with only trace amounts in non-sprouted legumes.
Phytoestrogens: dietary sources and metabolism by Lyons-Wall, Philippa / Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia
There are three classes of phytoestrogens: isoflavones, found primarily in soy products; lignans, found in most fiber-rich foods; and coumestans, found in many plants.
Integrative therapies for menopause by Warber, Sara L. / Southern Medical Journal
Phytoestrogens can be divided in four chemical categories depending on their chemical structure: coumestans, resorcyclic acid lactones, isoflavones, and dihydroxychalcones (6).
Optimization of a Yeast Estrogen Screen and Its Applicability to ... by Verstraete, Willy / Environmental Health Perspectives
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