植物雌激素是一类广泛存在于植物中的多酚类物质,因其在结构和功能上类似于内源性的雌激素而得名。最为人们熟悉的植物雌激素是存在于豆类中的大豆异黄酮,而木酚素(lignans)则是植物雌激素大家族中的另一个重要成员。尽管并不属于6大营养素,也不为公众所熟知,但由于木酚素在抗氧化、抗癌以及防治心脑血管疾病等方面的诸多 Phytoestrogens are a group of polyphenols widely found in plants, named for their structural and functional similarity to endogenous estrogens. The most familiar phytoestrogens are soy isoflavones present in legumes, while lignans are another important member of the large family of phytoestrogens. Although not part of the 6 major nutrients, but also not known to the public, but as lignans in the anti-oxidation, anti-cancer and prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, etc. many