Phytoestrogens: Effects on Male Sexual Health Parameters

Authors

Trevor Hansen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Edwin Lephart, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phytoestrogens, male sexual health, estrogen, hormone

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like molecules derived from soy-based foodstuffs such as soybeans, tofu and even certain cereals. In particular, our study focused on a subclass of phytoestrogens called isoflavones. Of the many isoflavones, daidzene and genistein are thought to exert the most potent estrogenic hormone activity, and thus have been the subject of much recent research.

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Trevor and Lephart, Dr. Edwin (2013) "Phytoestrogens: Effects on Male Sexual Health Parameters," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1497.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1497