title: Phytoestrogens--what is the current knowledge?
abstract: The community and the scientific world are developing a great interest in phytoestrogens. This article reviews the current literature regarding the effects of phytoestrogen consumption in humans in relation to menopause, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Studies that adhere to scientific scrutiny such as randomised double blind studies are assessed.
authors.affiliation: Brighton Medical Clinic, Victoria.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Murkies
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D002979:Climacteric / Q000502:physiology; D004032:Diet; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010945:Plants, Edible
chemical_list: D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations