Effects of daidzein: Weak estrogen effect Antioxidant effect Antiatherogenic effect – daidzein prevents atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries). Prevents bone resorption, increases bone density. Scientific studies Most studies have been conducted with all three substances combined. For this reason, the following effects are related to isoflavones in general. Anticarcinogenic effectsAn isoflavonoid-rich diet high in … Daidzein: Features
Interactions of isoflavones with other agents (micronutrients, foods, drugs): Drug Tamoxifen Interactions of isoflavones, particularly genistein, with tamoxifen (a selective estrogen receptor modulator used as a drug for adjuvant antihormonal therapy of breast carcinoma/breast cancer when this is estrogen receptor positive) have been reported in the literature. When administered concomitantly, isoflavones may reverse the effect … Daidzein: Interactions
Intake recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) are not yet available for daidzein. Daidzein content – given in µg – per 100 g of food. Cereal products Nuts and seeds Barley 14,00 Walnuts 5,00 Hazelnuts 5,52 Fruit Peanuts 7,70 Clementines 0,29 Sunflower seeds 8,00 Strawberries 0,45 Honeydew melon 1,46 Soy and soy products Mango … Daidzein: Food
Animal studies are contradictory in their conclusions about soy isoflavone intake: Some studies showed that in an existing breast carcinoma (tumor of the mammary gland tissue), isoflavones may accelerate the growth of tumor cells. In studies on mice, the administration of isolated genistein in existing breast cancer led to increased spread of tumor tissue. In … Daidzein: Safety Assessment
