isoflavonoid

Derivative(s) of isoflavone. Dosage: 114 mg PO QD Mechanism of action: 1) increases circulating levels of phytoestrogens a) daidzein (106-fold) b) genistein (20-fold) c) equol (19-fold) 2) no effect on FSH, LH, estradiol, or sex hormone binding globulin 3) no benefit for post-menopausal hot-flashes

References

Journal Watch 23(14):113, 2003 Nikander E et al, Obstet Gynecol 101:1213, 2003