Endocrine Abstracts

Phytoestrogen genistein is one of the endocrine disrupting chemicals found mostly in soybean. It has become a topic of interest since decades ago in view of its benefits in reducing the risks of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and perimenopausal symptoms. However, it has been reported that genistein can cause adverse consequences on female reproductive system and may cause infertility. Its action was said to be associated with its binding affinity to oestrogen r...