Evidence supporting the use of: Daidzein
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Daidzein is an isoflavone, a type of phytoestrogen predominantly found in soybeans and other legumes. Its use to support the female reproductive system is primarily grounded in scientific investigation, particularly due to its estrogen-like activity in the human body. Phytoestrogens can weakly bind to estrogen receptors, potentially compensating for the decline in endogenous estrogen levels that occurs during menopause. Several clinical studies and meta-analyses have examined the effects of daidzein and related isoflavones on menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Some have reported modest reductions in these symptoms among women consuming higher levels of soy isoflavones, including daidzein, compared to placebo, though the magnitude of the effect varies and not all studies are consistent. Additionally, daidzein has been studied for potential benefits on bone density, cardiovascular health, and menstrual regulation, though results remain mixed and are generally considered preliminary. Overall, while scientific evidence exists indicating a potential supportive role for daidzein in the female reproductive system, especially during menopause, the strength of evidence is moderate and ongoing research is required to clarify both efficacy and safety. Traditional use for this specific purpose is limited, as the focus on isoflavones for menopausal support is a relatively recent development tied to nutritional and clinical research.
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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
8-Prenylnaringenin
Abuta
Agnuside
AHCC
Alchemilla
Aletris
amino acids
anamu
anemarrhena asphodeloides
Anemone
Angelica
animal protein
anise
Anserina
Ashoka
ashwagandha
barbasco
basil
Belamcanda
bethroot
betony
bird\'s nest
black cohosh
blessed thistle
blue cohosh
borage oil
broccoli
bugbane
Caesalpinia crista
Calochortus
casticin
Ceylon leadwort
chaste tree
Chinese pond turtle
Chlorophytum
Clary sage
Cnidium
cohosh
cramp bark
Crinum latifolium
Cynomorium
d-alpha tocopherol
daidzein
damiana
dandelion
date
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dioscorea
diosgenin
dodder
dong quai
dong quai root
egg
eleuthero
equol (proprietary)
Erythrina
estrogen
evening primrose oil
evening primrose oil
false unicorn root
fatty acids
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
fo-ti
folate
folic acid
formononetin
furostanols
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
genistein
giant trillium
ginger
Ginsenosides
goat\'s rue
golden ragwort
goldenseal
guelder rose
herbal blend (proprietary)
hibiscus
HMR lignan
horny goat weed
Hypericum
Indian fagonia
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
inositol
inositol phosphate
isoflavones
jasmine
jujube
Kigelia africana
Labisia pumila
labrador tea
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus jensenii
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lady's Mantle
Laminaria
Leptadenia
lignans
ligustilides
lingzhi
linoleic acid (LA)
lipids
Loranthus
maca
macaenes
macamides
mandrake
Marine lipid
Miroestrol
Montanoa tomentosa
Motherwort
Mugwort
Nettle
Nigella seed
omega-3 fatty acids
Pennyroyal
peony
Phytoestrogens
polyunsaturated fat
Puerain
Pulsatilla
raspberry
red clover
rose
rose oil
royal jelly
Rubia cordifolia
Rubus
rue
Safed musli
saffron
selenium
Shataverins
shepherd's purse
Sichuan Lovage
Soy
soy isoflavones
Soy Protein
soybean
Sparganium
spearmint leaf
squawvine
Szechuan lovage
Taxillus chinensis
trace minerals
tribulus
turmeric
Vervain
Viburnum
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitexicarpin
White Dead Nettle Flower
Wild yam
Wood betony
Yarrow
Yarrow
Other body systems supported by daidzein
BreastsEstrogen
Female Reproductive System
Prostate
Reproductive System
Skeletal System (Bones)
Uterus
Vagina
