Isoflavones Botanicals with potential anti-cancer effect is a class of not nutrient. Isoflavones occur in relatively high concentrations in soy products. The content varies with the variety, the time of harvest and geographical location. Isoflavones are part of the General class of flavonoids; have complex ring structures with oxygen atoms attached. Genistein and Daizein are two examples of isoflavones. Its general form is similar to the steroid hormone estrogen, a large female hormone. It is possible that isoflavones block estrogen from the binding targets, a necessary step in hormone-dependent cancers such as cancers of the breast, ovary and endometrium. You could also stimulate the production of estrogen binding protein in the blood, or block could liver enzymes that enable connections to carcinogenic agents. Vegetarians who are enriched their diets in soy products and tofu have a lower risk of cancer.
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