title: Does phytoestrogen supplementation affect cognition differentially in males and females?
abstract: Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds found mainly in soy with known estrogenic properties and a potential for benefits to human health. Increased intake in phytoestrogens stemmed from the search for safe alternatives to hormone replacement therapies. Based on epidemiologic evidence comparing Western and Asian populations and clinical studies, phytoestrogens show promise to improve health and brain function. This review is focused on the effects of phytoestrogens on cognition by examining clinical and animal studies, with special attention placed on (1) a window of therapeutic opportunity which may explain the discrepancy among studies, and (2) whether a sex/gender difference exists in response to phytoestrogen intake and what the possible underlying mechanisms may be.
authors: Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Institute for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA. nathalie.sumien@unthsc.edu
authors: Nathalie
authors: N
authors: Sumien
authors: Kiran
authors: K
authors: Chaudhari
authors: Akram
authors: A
authors: Sidhu
authors: Michael J
authors: MJ
authors: Forster
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003071:Cognition / Q000187:drug effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000494:pharmacology*; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012727:Sex Characteristics
chemical_list: D048789:Phytoestrogens; D028321:Plant Preparations