Skeletal Effects of Early-Life Exposure to Soy Isoflavones—A Review of Evidence From Rodent Models

Isoflavones are dietary phytoestrogens commonly found in soy-based products. The widespread presence of isoflavones in soy infant formula and breast milk may have long-lasting effects on the development of sex hormone-sensitive organs like the skeleton. Animal early-life programming models are suita...

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Main Authors: Kok-Yong Chin, Kok-Lun Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.00563/full