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Isoflavones of Soy: Chemistry and Health Benefits

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Nutrients impart an essential role in the prevention of various diseases. The biological activity of plant derived compounds allows their use to treat to various diseases. Isoflavones of Soy whose structure is analogous to 17-β-oestradiol are considered healthy in cardiovascular diseases and various types of cancer, such as prostate and breast cancer. It creates an immense need for further exploration of isoflavones. This can be achieved in the form of high quality clinical trials considering different perspectives. This would add to and enhance the present knowledge regarding them and ascertain their proper application to ameliorate different pathologies. This chapter has concisely tried to acknowledge and highlight all the crucial areas where application of soy Isoflavones has been studied keeping in view its chemistry as well.

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    Reyaz Hassan Mir, Saba Sabreen & Abdul Jaleel

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    Roohi Mohi-ud-din & Nazia Banday

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    Bilquees Ishaq Mir

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Mir, R.H. et al. (2022). Isoflavones of Soy: Chemistry and Health Benefits. In: Masoodi, M.H., Rehman, M.U. (eds) Edible Plants in Health and Diseases . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4880-9_13

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