Lifetime Dietary Exposure to Soy Isoflavones Is Beneficial to Prostate and Testicular Health in 100-Day Old Male Long-Evans Rats

Authors

Benjamin Hogan, Brigham Young University
Dr. Edwin Lephart, Brigham Young University

Keywords

dietary exposure, soy isoflavones, prostate health, testicular health, rats

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds that are structurally and functionally similar to estradiol. Isoflavones are a major type of phytoestrogen that can be found in foods such as soy beans, tofu, and soy milk. They have become popular due to the health benefits they effect by binding to estrogen receptors throughout the body. However, while their action is similar to that of estradiol, they are non-steroidal and therefore less potent.

Recommended Citation

Hogan, Benjamin and Lephart, Dr. Edwin (2013) "Lifetime Dietary Exposure to Soy Isoflavones Is Beneficial to Prostate and Testicular Health in 100-Day Old Male Long-Evans Rats," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1507.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1507