Does equol production determine soy endocrine effects?

作者:Shor Dana; Sathyapalan Thozhukat*; Atkin Stephen L; Thatcher Natalie J
来源:European Journal of Nutrition, 2012, 51(4): 389-398.
DOI:10.1007/s00394-012-0331-7

摘要

Isoflavones, a group of phytoestrogens, are selective oestrogen receptor (ER) modulators. They may positively impact endocrine-related conditions but the current evidence is sparse. Equol, a non-steroidal oestrogen, is produced by the metabolism of the isoflavone daidzein by intestinal bacteria. In Western countries, 30-50% of individuals metabolize daidzein into equol and are known as equol producers. Equol production may be the source of benefit from isoflavones in endocrine disease.

  • 出版日期2012-6