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Listen to this siteDetails of the Agency-funded projects under the Phytoestrogen research programmes T05 and T06.
This research project aims to produce analytical standards for the accurate measurement of phytoestrogens in food.
This research project aims to investigate the effect of phytoestrogens on prostate cancer, DNA damage in blood cells, cholesterol levels in the blood and sperm production.
Results available.
This research project aims to investigate the effect of dietary phytoestrogens on the development of prostate cancer.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine whether bone loss in post-menopausal women can be reduced by supplementing the diet with phytoestrogens.
Results available.
This research project aims to develop more versatile and sensitive methods to detect phytoestrogens in food.
Results available.
This research project aims to examine the effects that one phytoestrogen (an isoflavone) has on post-natal development.
Results available.
This research project aims to produce analytical standards for the accurate measurement of phytoestrogens in food.
Results available.
This research project aims to measure the absorption and metabolism of one group of phytoestrogens (the isoflavones) in humans.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine what effects the microflora (bacteria) in the gut have on the metabolism and levels of phytoestrogens in the blood and urine of adults and children.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine whether phytoestrogens can influence the development of breast cancer.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine whether supplementation of the diet with one group of phytoestrogens found in linseed (lignans) can relieve menopausal symptoms.
Results available.
This research project aims to investigate the possible effects of phytoestrogen consumption on the development of breast and prostate cancer.
Results available.
This research project aims to examine the mechanism of action of dietary phytoestrogens by looking at gene expression after exposure to these compounds.
Results available.
This research project aims to review the Phytoestrogens Research Programme and conduct a survey of phytoestrogen research worldwide.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine the fate of phytoestrogens in the human body.
Results available.
This research project aims to determine the fate of phytoestrogens (specifically genistein, an isoflavone) within the body and whether this differs in males and females.
Results available.
This research project aims to provide a quality assurance analysis of the main methods currently used to measure phytoestrogens in food.
Results available.
This research project aims to measure the phytoestrogen content of food commonly consumed in the UK and to estimate the dietary intake of phytoestrogens by the UK population.
Results available.
This research project aims to produce analytical standards for the accurate measurement of phytoestrogens in food.
Results available.
This research project aims to examine whether the analytical data obtained by contractors for the Phytoestrogens Research Programme is precise and consistent.
Results available.
This research project aims to investigate the interactions of phytoestrogens with oestrogen receptors in breast, uterine and bone cells.
Results available.
This research project aims to investigate the levels and origins of formaldehyde in Shiitake mushrooms, as well as the effects of cooking and storage on formaldehyde levels.
Results available.
This research project will develop a method for the analysis of phytoestrogens in foods enabling investigations into relationships of dietary intake of phytoestrogens and the risk of developing certain cancers.
This research project will determine if two different soya preparations have an effect on subjects with compensated hypothyroidism.
This research project aims to investigate phytoestrogen intake and systemic exposure to phytoestrogens in a group of post-menopausal women previously diagnosed with breast cancer.
This research project aims develop an improved analytical method to quantify phytoestrogens in foods, and to determine how human exposure to dietary phytoestrogens is affected by gut microflora (bacteria).
Results available.
This research project aims to determine the concentration of phytoestrogens in a range of dietary supplements to allow the possible health effects of their consumption to be assessed.
Results available.
This research project aims to measure the amounts of phytoestrogens consumed in typical vegetarian and non-vegetarian UK diets.
Results available.
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