Phytoestrogens as Bioactive Compounds with Beneficial Effects for Human Health
Phytoestrogens, also called estrogens, are bioactive compounds original from plants. They are similar in structure and functionality to the estrogenic hormones in animals. It has been documented that these compounds have several effects on the human body, namely in terms of carbohydrate, protein, li...
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Language: | eng |
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2017
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/4647 |
Country: | Portugal |
Oai: | oai:repositorio.ipv.pt:10400.19/4647 |