Effects of some dietary phytoestrogens in animal studies: review of a confusing landscape.
A variety of effects have been attributed to phytoestrogens, which are present in variable concentrations in soy-based laboratory animal diets. The authors review the inherent complexities in evaluating the effects of soy and dietary phytoestrogens on various in vitro and in vivo systems.
Yang
Chun Zhi
CZ
CertiChem, Inc., 5105 Evans Ave, Austin, TX 78751. The School of Biology, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA. czyang@austin.rr.com.
Bittner
George D
GD
D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005506:Food Contamination; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007529:Isoflavones; D008297:Male; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010944:Plants; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D030262:Soybean Proteins
D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations; D030262:Soybean Proteins