Cardiovascular effects of phytoestrogens.
- Author:
Hai-shan XU
1
;
Shun-ling DAI
;
Ren-yu SUN
Author Information
1. Department of Pathophysiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100005, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Arteriosclerosis;
prevention & control;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
prevention & control;
Humans;
Hyperlipidemias;
prevention & control;
Isoflavones;
pharmacology;
Phytoestrogens;
pharmacology;
Phytotherapy
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2005;27(2):258-261
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Phytoestrogens are bioactive substances existing in natural plants. They have similar molecular structure to those of estrogens. In this article we introduced their classification and sources, and elucidated their effects on heart from aspects involving cardiac function and myocardial electrophysiology. By regulating serum lipid metabolism, arterial vessels, cytokine levels, and coagulation/fibrinolysis system, phytoestrogens possess the effects of anti-atherosclerosis and may be used to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.
