Abstract
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Flaxseed are particularly abundant source of phytoestrogens, are diphenolic compounds that are present in several plants eaten by human beings. When ingested in relatively large amounts, phytoestrogens have been shown to have significant estrogen agonists/ antagonists effects in animals and humans. There is epidemiological, laboratory and clinical evidence which indicates that phytoestrogens, like certain selective estrogen receptor modulators, have an antiproliferative effect on the breast, and positive effects on the lipoprotein profile and bone density. They might also improve some of the climacteric symptoms. This evidence is critically reviewed, and the possible benefit of dietary intervention with phytoestrogen-rich food for woman's health is discussed. </span>
Highlights
Exogenous estrogens and phytoestrogens given to postmenopausal women cause rapid alleviation off menopausal symptoms, and reduce the risk of heart disease 1
The cardioprotective effect of the phytoestrogenrich diet has yet to be substantiated by long-term controlled of the soy molasses into a fine dried powder without clinical trails
The evidence we reviewed justifies concluding that phytoestrogens may be among the dietary factors affording the protective effects against heart disease and cancer in vegetarians
Summary
Thais de Rezende Bessa Guerra[1], Gilson Teles Boaventura[2], Luis Guillermo Coca Velarde3 1Departament Cience Medical, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, Brazil; 2Laboratory of Experimental Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic, Nutrition College, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, Brazil; 3Department of Estatística, Nutrition College, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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