Phytoprogestogen
Phytoprogestogens, also known as phytoprogestins, are phytochemicals (that is, naturally-occurring, plant-derived chemicals) with progestogenic effects.[1][2]
Relative to their phytoestrogen counterparts, phytoprogestogens are rare.[1] However, a number have been identified, including kaempferol, diosgenin (found in yam), apigenin (found in chasteberry),[1][3] naringenin, and syringic acid, among others.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Hajirahimkhan, Atieh; Dietz, Birgit; Bolton, Judy (2013). "Botanical Modulation of Menopausal Symptoms: Mechanisms of Action?". Planta Medica 79 (07): 538–553. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328187. ISSN 0032-0943.
- 1 2 Zava DT, Dollbaum CM, Blen M (1998). "Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, and spices". Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 217 (3): 369–78. PMID 9492350.
- ↑ Toh, M.F.; Sohn, J.; Chen, S.N.; Yao, P.; Bolton, J.L.; Burdette, J.E. (2012). "Biological characterization of non-steroidal progestins from botanicals used for women’s health". Steroids 77 (7): 765–773. doi:10.1016/j.steroids.2012.03.013. ISSN 0039-128X.
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