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Review
. 2019 Feb 14;7(3):495-499.
doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.044. eCollection 2019 Feb 15.

Phytoestrogens and Their Health Effect

Desmawati Desmawati  1 , Delmi Sulastri  1
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Review

Phytoestrogens and Their Health Effect

Desmawati Desmawati et al. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. .

Abstract

Phytoestrogens have structures that are very similar to endogen estradiol derived from plants. Phytoestrogens sources are widespread in Asian regions including in Indonesia. Its have health benefits including reproductive health, heart health, a role in weight loss, hormone-dependent tumours, bone and skin health, and the immune system. This review aimed to provide information on phytoestrogens' effect on human health.

Keywords: Health; Phytochemicals; Phytoestrogens.

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