isoflavone

noun

iso·​fla·​vone ˌī-sō-ˈflā-ˌvōn How to pronounce isoflavone (audio)
: a colorless, crystalline, bioactive ketone C15H10O2
also : any of various usually hydroxyl derivatives of isoflavone (such as genistein and daidzein) that are plant compounds possessing antioxidant and estrogenic activity in the body

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However, more studies are needed to link isoflavones and sleep.16 Two tablespoons of hummus with fresh carrots provide:1718 Calories: 96 Protein: 2.3 g Fiber: 1.7 g 7. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Soy contains isoflavones, compounds that mimic estrogen and may help reduce the likelihood of hot flashes, which are typically caused by a drop in estrogen levels. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024 Soybeans are rich in isoflavones, a compound that closely resembles estrogen in humans, which plays a crucial role in sleep duration and quality. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Recent evidence suggests that isoflavones (soy compounds) may actually lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to one 2024 study. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for isoflavone 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isoflavone was in 1926

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“Isoflavone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isoflavone. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

isoflavone

noun
iso·​fla·​vone -ˈflā-ˌvōn How to pronounce isoflavone (audio)
: a bioactive ketone C15H10O2 noted for its numerous derivatives that are found in plants (as the soybean) and have antioxidant and estrogenic activity
also : any of these derivatives (as daidzein or genistein)

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