isoflavonoid

Introduction

Derivative(s) of isoflavone.

Dosage

114 mg PO QD

Mechanism of action

• increases circulating levels of phytoestrogens
  • daidzein (106-fold)
  • genistein (20-fold)
  • equol (19-fold)
• no effect on FSH, LH, estradiol, or sex hormone binding globulin
• no benefit for post-menopausal hot-flashes

More general terms

• isoflavone

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5326325