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genistein

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ge·nis·te·in (j-nst-n, -nstn)
n.
A phytoestrogen found in soy, having antioxidant and anticancer properties.
genistein (geˑ·n·stīn),
n an isoflavone derived from soy that acts as both an antioxidant and a source of phytoestrogen, used to prevent osteoporosis, to reduce cholesterol, to relieve menopausal complaints, and as a chemopreventive.
genistein
an isoflavone with estrogenic properties and found in subterranean and other clovers.
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The natural leukemia treatment diet and nutrition Soy products, which contain genistein and other isoflavones, may offer protection against leukemia.
The Natural Leukemia Treatment by john daniel rivera / Health, general community
Steven Suter, assistant professor of oncology sought to determine whether genistein - a molecule found in soy that has been shown to be toxic to a wide variety of cancer cells in humans - also inhibit the growth of canine lymphoma cells.
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Most labels don't disclose genistein levels, but genistein makes up about half of the isoflavones in most soy foods.
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