Phytoestrogen
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Phytoestrogens are plant compounds with effects similar to those of estrogen, although somewhat weaker.
The best-researched phytoestrogens are isoflavones, which are commonly found in soy and red clover. The uses for these isoflavones are just like that of soy, simply because isoflavones are found in soy. However, so are many other compounds so its not easy to say what exactly isoflavones account for.* [consumerlab.com]
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