Estrogenic Effect of Yam Ingestion in Healthy Postmenopausal Women

200590 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Wen‐Huey Wu · National Taiwan Normal University

Cheng-Jih Chung · National Taiwan Normal University

Tzong-An Wang · Taipei Municipal YangMing Hospital

Abstract

Although the exact mechanism is not clear, replacing two thirds of staple food with yam for 30 days improves the status of sex hormones, lipids, and antioxidants. These effects might reduce the risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women.

Topics & Keywords

Phytoestrogen effects and research Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies Fatty Acid Research and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Volume 24, Issue 4, pp. 235-243

DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2005.10719470

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