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formononetin

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formononetin
an isoflavone found in clovers which is converted in the rumen into a potent estrogen, equol. Formononetin itself has no estrogenic potency.


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Included are isoflavones (genistein and daidzein), coumestrol, formononetin, biochanin A and lignans.
Formononetin and biochanin A are methylated precursors of daidzein and genistein, respectively, found in high concentrations in phytoestogen supplements derived from red clover; only small amounts are found in foods.
The transaction includes all technology and patents surrounding VAMTech's formononetin production.
 
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