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phytoestrogen

phytoestrogen

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A chemical in plants that acts like the hormone estrogen in the body
  • noun
  • /ˌfaɪtoʊˈɛstrədʒən/
  • Specialized
: fitoadestrogeno
  • It's already known that populations eating a diet rich in soybean phytoestrogens have lower incidences of several diseases, including breast and prostate cancer.
  • phytoestrogens, lignans
  • phytoestrogens called isoflavones
  • contain phytoestrogens

They, they, they have a huge, their diet is very rich in phytoestrogens, a lot of soy, a lot of fermented soy.

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Examples

  • Many health experts recommend incorporating foods rich in phytoestrogen into your diet for better hormonal balance.

  • Another food group that helps to increase breast size is known as the phytoestrogen group, of which seafood is a part.

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  • For instance, raising glycitein content to the same amount as that of daidzein could double the total phytoestrogen content.

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  • Most of the phytoestrogens come from legumes such as non-GMO soy.

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  • Soya products are a rich source of phytoestrogens, which have been shown to alleviate menopausal symptoms. They can also contribute to a healthy diet.

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  • There are over 200 non-medical treatments, including relaxation and meditation techniques, and numerous botanical options such as Evening Primrose Oil, Red Clover, Black Cohosh, and phytoestrogens.

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  • Certain beans and legumes are abundant sources of phytoestrogen, which can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body.

  • For women experiencing menopause, increasing phytoestrogen intake may help alleviate some of the associated symptoms.

Surface Forms

phytoestrogen singular

Morphology

phytoestrogen = estrogen (semi-transparent) = phyto + estrogen + phyto

Meaning is built from the combining form 'phyto-' (plant) + 'estrogen', but 'phyto-' is a technical combining form rather than a common standalone word, so inference is not fully obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The word phytoestrogen joins phyto- meaning 'plant' and estrogen, the female hormone. So, a phytoestrogen is a 'plant' compound that acts like 'estrogen' in the body.