isoflavone
noun
iso·fla·vone
ˌī-sō-ˈflā-ˌvōn 
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However, more studies are needed to link isoflavones and sleep.16
Two tablespoons of hummus with fresh carrots provide:1718
Calories: 96
Protein: 2.3 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Soy contains isoflavones, compounds that mimic estrogen and may help reduce the likelihood of hot flashes, which are typically caused by a drop in estrogen levels.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Soybeans are rich in isoflavones, a compound that closely resembles estrogen in humans, which plays a crucial role in sleep duration and quality.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent evidence suggests that isoflavones (soy compounds) may actually lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to one 2024 study.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Soy contains isoflavones, compounds that mimic estrogen and may help reduce the likelihood of hot flashes, which are typically caused by a drop in estrogen levels.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Soybeans are rich in isoflavones, a compound that closely resembles estrogen in humans, which plays a crucial role in sleep duration and quality.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent evidence suggests that isoflavones (soy compounds) may actually lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to one 2024 study.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Isoflavone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isoflavone. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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isoflavone
noun
iso·fla·vone
-ˈflā-ˌvōn
: a bioactive ketone C15H10O2 noted for its numerous derivatives that are found in plants (as the soybean) and have antioxidant and estrogenic activity
also
: any of these derivatives (as daidzein or genistein)
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