Naturally occurring oestrogens in food

Author(s): Mazur, W., Adlercreutz, H.

Journal/Book: Pure Appl Chem. 1998; 70(9): 1759-1776.

Abstract: Edible plants contain a number of natural compounds which mimic the biological effects of oestrogens by virtue of their ability to bind to and activate the nuclear oestrogen receptors. These hormone-like diphenolic phyto- oestrogens of dietary origin include isoflavonoids, coumestans and lignans. Our interest in these phyto-oestrogens derives from the results of epidemiological studies on diet and Western diseases including hormone- dependent cancers as well as coronary heart disease. Incidences of the diseases in question are lower in peoples of Asia compared to inhabitants of industrialized American and European countries. Using isotope dilution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry cruciferous, allium and other vegetables, and beverages such as tea and coffee.

Keyword(s): diet. östrogen.

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