| Literature DB >> 11248356 |
K S Weber1, K D Setchell, E D Lephart.
Abstract
Phytoestrogens are extensively investigated for their potential to prevent many hormone-dependent cancers and age-related diseases, however little is known about their effects in brain. Brain aromatase and plasma phytoestrogen levels were determined in Sprague-Dawley rats fed a phytoestrogen-rich diet during pregnancy/lactation. Ingested phytoestrogens cross the placenta and become concentrated in maternal milk as evident from high infantile plasma concentrations. Dietary phytoestrogens, however, do not alter brain aromatase during pregnancy/lactation or perinatal development.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11248356 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-3806(00)00138-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res Dev Brain Res ISSN: 0165-3806