Effect of Phytoestrogens on Brain Development and Function

Authors

Jacob C. Ong, Brigham Young University
Dr. Edwin D. Lephart, Brigham Young University

Keywords

estrogen hormone, phytoestrogens, osteoperosis, cardiovascular disease

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds derived from plants such as the soy plant and can mimic the function of the human estrogen hormone by binding to estrogen receptors. Estrogen plays a major role in the prevention of osteoperosis and cardiovascular disease in woman. Evidence also suggests that estrogen influences various parts of the memory process and that its impact on an organism is dependent on the developmental stage at which exposure occurs [1].

Recommended Citation

Ong, Jacob C. and Lephart, Dr. Edwin D. (2013) "Effect of Phytoestrogens on Brain Development and Function," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1489.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1489