Department Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Department Life Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2022 Jan;132:648-663. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.12.007. Epub 2021 Dec 7.
Estrogens are the hormones of reproduction in women as well as of many other important functions in the male and female body. They undergo significant changes in the different phases of life, e.g. during puberty, pregnancy or at menopause/andropause. Phytoestrogens are natural non-steroidal phenolic plant compounds that can mimic the activity of estrogens and their beneficial effects in women and in men. This narrative review summarizes the literature on the physiological role of estrogens and the several potential health benefits of phytoestrogens, with particular attention given to the possible role of phytoestrogens in aging.
雌激素是女性生殖激素，也是男性和女性体内许多其他重要功能的激素。它们在不同的生命阶段会发生显著变化，例如青春期、怀孕期或绝经期/更年期。植物雌激素是天然的非甾体类酚类植物化合物，可模拟雌激素的活性及其对女性和男性的有益作用。本综述总结了关于雌激素的生理作用和植物雌激素的几种潜在健康益处的文献，特别关注植物雌激素在衰老过程中的可能作用。
