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Daidzein

Botanicals / Flavonoids

Botanicals / Phytoestrogens

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: 4',7-dihydroxyisoflavone
Related Remedies: Isoflavones

Description: Daidzein is a phytoestrogen (herbal estrogen like substance). It is classified in a subclass of flavonoids: isoflavones. It is found mainly in soy products and in some other plants.

Oral Uses

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    Daidzein improves hormonal balance; reduces breast cancer risk. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Menopause RatingRatingRating

    Daidzein improves hormonal balance; it has estrogen like activity. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Osteoporosis RatingRatingRating

    Daidzein is an estrogenic; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Works better with calcium.

  • Prostate cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Daidzein improves hormonal balance; reduces prostate cancer risk. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Alcohol withdrawal RatingRating

    Daidzein facilitates alcohol withdrawal; reduces alcohol craving. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Arrhythmia RatingRating

    Daidzein reduces arrhythmia. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Breast cancer RatingRating

    Daidzein improves hormonal balance; enhances effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs; fights cancer. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Estrogenic RatingRatingRating

    Daidzein is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-estrogenic RatingRating

    Daidzein is an anti-estrogenic; reduces estrogen activity. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Daidzein is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRating

    Daidzein is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take daidzein daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use or use it with caution during pregnancy. Daidzein is more safe than genistein.

Available Forms

Daidzein is available generally in mixed form, with other isoflavones.

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