Definition of "genistein" [genistein]

• An isoflavone, found in clover, soya etc., that has estrogenic properties (noun)

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• "Miso contains a phytochemical called genistein that scientists have discovered performs the almost miraculous feat of cutting off blood flow to cancerous tumors, thus suffocating them."
• "Soy The active ingredient in soy is genistein, which is a phytoestrogen that protects against hormone-dependent cancers."
• "Though several findings have found soy consumption beneficial to humans, some research indicates one soy isoflavone, called genistein, can block the effects of tamoxifen and promote the growth of estrogen receptor positive cells in mice."