How to Use genistein in a Sentence
genistein
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At this point, few large-scale studies look at how genistein supplements impact long-term health.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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These isoflavones, particularly genistein and daidzein, can bind to estrogen receptors in the body.
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Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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And researchers caution that genistein can potentially cause adverse effects at higher dosage and exposure levels.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, a small study of 84 postmenopausal women found that after 12 weeks, women taking synthetic genistein had fewer hot flashes than those taking a placebo.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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