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5 Incredible Isoflavone Health Benefits

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The isoflavones are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that can be found in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not believed to be essential in humans) that make up part of the flavonoid family. The 2 main isoflavones are: - Daidzein. - Genistein. The isoflavones are mainly found in soybeans and soy based products with green soybeans, soy cheese and soy protein isolate all being brilliant sources. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of how eating these isoflavone rich foods can benefit your body and discussing 5 incredible isoflavone … [Read more...]

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The Isoflavones Explained

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WHAT ARE THE ISOFLAVONES? The isoflavones are a selection of health boosting nutrients that are mainly found in soybeans and soy products.  They are part of the flavonoid sub-class of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). The isoflavones and the other flavonoids were discovered and isolated by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgi in 1938.  At first he named the flavonoids vitamin P but it was later discovered that they are not essential to human health and … [Read more...]

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Genistein Explained

A pod of soybeans.

WHAT IS GENISTEIN? Genistein is an isoflavone and part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health).  It is mainly found in soybeans and has been linked with cancer prevention.  In this article I will be discussing genistein in greater detail. WHEN WAS GENISTEIN DISCOVERED? Genistein was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi as part of the flavonoid family.  He initially referred to the flavonoids as vitamin P but it was later … [Read more...]

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Daidzein Explained

A pod of soybeans.

WHAT IS DAIDZEIN? Daidzein is an isoflavone and part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health).  It is mainly found in soybeans and has been linked with cancer prevention.  In this article I will be discussing daidzein in greater detail. WHEN WAS DAIDZEIN DISCOVERED? Daidzein was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi as part of the flavonoid family.  He initially referred to the flavonoids as vitamin P but it was later … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Isoflavones Tagged With: antioxidants, daidzein, flavonoids, isoflavones, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

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