Isoflavonoids

Category:

Phenolic compound

Health Benefits:

Dietary antioxidants,  protect from hormone-related cancers (breast, endometrial and prostatic), immunomodulation, risk reduction of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and obesity, relief of menopausal symptoms

Source plant:

Members of the Fabaceae family (soybean, beans, peas, etc.)

References and links:

Miadoková, Eva. “Isoflavonoids - an overview of their biological activities and potential health benefits.” Interdisciplinary toxicology vol. 2,4 (2009): 211-8. doi:10.2478/v10102-009-0021-3