Phytoestrogens in functional foods

Content: PRODUCTION Introduction to Phytoestrogens, E. Gultekin and Fatih Yildiz Biosynthesis of Polyphenol Phytoestrogens in Plants, G. Dinelli, A. Bonetti, S. Elementi, L.F. D'Antuono, and P. Catizone Chemistry and Mechanism of Action of Phytoestrogens, Rakesh Kumar Rishi CONSUMPTION Pharmacokinetics of Phytoestrogens, Devarakonda R. Krishna and Masuram Somashekhar Phytoestrogens in Cell Signaling, Ozgur Kutuk and Huveyda Basaga Phytoestrogens and Body Composition, V. Di Mattei, L. Scalfi, and F. Branca RISK AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS Reproductive Hormones in Females and Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ayhan Karakoc and Metin Arslan Benefits and Risks of Phytoestrogens, Bensu Karahalil OPTIMIZATION AND UTILIZATION Soy Isoflavones and Health, Xing-Gang Zhuo, Koko Taku, Melissa K. Melby, and Shaw Watanabe APPLICATIONS Wine Antioxidants/Phytoestrogens, Stamatina Kallithraka GLOSSARY INDEX