Urinary equol levels are positively associated with urinary estradiol excretion in women

Abstract Isoflavones found in soy products are a promising class of nutrients that may have a positive effect on human health. In particular, the phytoestrogen metabolite equol is associated with a reduced risk of developing female hormone-related diseases. However, the effect of equol on estrogen r...

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Main Authors: Tomoko Fujitani, Yukiko Fujii, Zhaoqing Lyu, Mariko Harada Sassa, Kouji H. Harada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98872-2