Daidzein

Daidzein might have some anticancer and anti-atherogenic effects. Daidzein might also help suppress hot flashes in some menopausal women. It might help to prevent osteoporosis.

Nursing mothers and women who are pregnant should avoid using Daidzein/Daidzin-containing supplements pending long-term safety studies. Men with prostate cancer should discuss the advisability of the use of Daidzein/Daidzin-containing supplements with their physicians before deciding to use them. Women with estrogen receptor-positive tumors should apply caution in the use of Daidzein/Daidzin-containing supplements and should only use them if they are recommended and monitored by a physician. Daidzein/Daidzin intake has been connected with hypothyroidism in some people. Daidzein/Daidzin might increase the bioavailability of ingested ethanol. This website is intended to educate and inform, and should not replace discussions with your doctor.