Abstract
Bioactive soy isoflavones found in
soybeans and other soy products offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and have
been shown to present similar structural characteristics to 17-β-estradiol. Moreover, they have the ability to
form bonds with estrogen receptors known as phytoestrogen. They are able to serve as the
estrogen agonists of the relevant antagonists, depending on the estrogenic
level of endocrine, although it is understood that isoflavones are involved in
many complex processes based on their activity modes and compound structures. Isoflavones
are now a matter of considerable interest to researchers due to their potential
health benefits, especially in addressing the onset of cardiovascular disease, hormone-dependent
cancers, type 2 diabetes, problems related to
menopause, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline due to the aging process.
This study provides an overview based on prior research of the various benefits
that might be offered by soy isoflavones.
Keywords: Health benefits, Soy isoflavones, Phytochemical,
Phytoestrogen