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Review
. 2002 Oct;31(9):43-8.
doi: 10.1038/5000192.

Effects of some dietary phytoestrogens in animal studies: review of a confusing landscape

Chun Zhi Yang  1 , George D Bittner
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Review

Effects of some dietary phytoestrogens in animal studies: review of a confusing landscape

Chun Zhi Yang et al. Lab Anim (NY). 2002 Oct.

Abstract

A variety of effects have been attributed to phytoestrogens, which are present in variable concentrations in soy-based laboratory animal diets. The authors review the inherent complexities in evaluating the effects of soy and dietary phytoestrogens on various in vitro and in vivo systems.

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