Daidzein Intake Is Associated with Equol Producing Status through an Increase in the Intestinal Bacteria Responsible for Equol Production
Equol is a metabolite of isoflavone daidzein and has an affinity to estrogen receptors. Although equol is produced by intestinal bacteria, the association between the status of equol production and the gut microbiota has not been fully investigated. The aim of this study was to compare the intestina...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/433 |