In:
Hormone and Metabolic Research, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 52, No. 02 ( 2020-02), p. 77-84
Kurzfassung:
Many studies have shown that estrogen has a protective effect on premenopausal
women with metabolic disorders and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Estrogen supplements may, at least in theory, prevent the development and progression of
NAFLD, while the possibility of inducing cancer limits its application in practice. Phytoestrogen is extracted from plants, whose molecular structure and
biological activity are similar to those of mammals' estrogen, therefore, could replace the role of estrogen and prevent the occurrence of
adverse reactions to estrogen. This article reviews the published literature related to phytoestrogens and NAFLD as well as suggest the possible mechanisms
that may underlie the association between phytoestrogens and NAFLD. It is hoped to provide basis for the treatment of NAFLD with phytoestrogen.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0018-5043
,
1439-4286
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publikationsdatum:
2020
ZDB Id:
2056576-8
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