Update on genistein and thyroid: an overall message of safety

Update on genistein and thyroid: an overall message of safety

Genistein aglycone, one of the soy isoflavones, has been reported to be beneficial in the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases, as well as in a variety of cancers. However, issues of potential harm on thyroid function resulting from soy isoflavones con...

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Main Authors: Herbert eMarini, Francesca ePolito, Elena Bianca Adamo, Alessandra eBitto, Francesco eSquadrito, Salvatore eBenvenga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Genistein
Isoflavones
Safety
thyroid
xenoestrogens
soy
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2012.00094/full

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