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isoflavone Definition

iso·fla·vone (ī′sō flāvōn′)

noun

an estrogen-like compound, an isomer of flavone, found in soybeans and used to reduce cholesterol levels, maintain bone health, etc.

isoflavone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • supplement: Further trials of isoflavone supplements in people with elevated cholesterol, are needed to resolve these conflicting results.
  • content: In Japan, where the dietary isoflavone content is very high, menopause symptoms like hot flushes are rarely reported.
  • genistein: The present study illustrated that the soya isoflavone genistein, but not daidzein, protected against DMBA genotoxicity.
  • intake: The report compared estimated dietary isoflavone intakes in Western and Eastern populations and found that Eastern populations have a significantly higher intake of phytoestrogens.
  • consumption: So far, only two studies on the effects of isoflavone consumption on bone mineral loss in humans have been published.

Noun used with modifier

  • soya: However, if soy is not to your taste, you may want to consider taking soya isoflavone tablets instead.
  • soy: There's no good evidence, however, that soy isoflavone supplements help lower cholesterol, Reynolds said.

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