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Description :
Glycitein is a methoxyisoflavone that has been isolated from the mycelia of the fungus Cordyceps sinensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a phytoestrogen and a fungal metabolite.
Sources of Exposure: Soybeans and other isoflavone-rich foods
Health Impacts: Reduction in prostate cancer risk; is an antioxidant; regulates the expression of genes involved in DNA damage and repair, and possibly aids in the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases
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Pubchem: Glycitein (Accessed December 2020) Science Direct: Glycitein (Accessed December 2020) Zhang, Q. et al., 2017Pan, W. et al., 2001