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Genistein

2licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

Health Canada Monographs

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SOYBEAN EXTRACTS AND ISOLATES
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Helps to attenuate/reduce/decrease bone (mineral density (BMD)) loss in postmenopausal women when used in conjunction with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D
  • May reduce severe and frequent menopausal symptoms (such as hot flashes and/or night sweats)

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if new symptoms develops such as breast pain, a recurrence of menstruation, uterine spotting or liver-related symptoms (e.g. abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine)
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are not up-to-date on mammograms and gynaecological evaluationsApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners or any hormone replacement therapyApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or a history of hormonal or gynaecological diseaseApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsenApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you have or had breast cancer or tumours or a predisposition to breast cancer, as indicated by an abnormal mammogram or biopsy, or a family member with breast cancer

Alternative Names

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7-O-beta-D-Glucopyranoside(common)Black soya bean(common)Da dou(common)Genistein(common)Genistein 7-glucoside(common)Genistin(common)Soy(common)Soy isoflavone extract(common)Soy protein concentrate(common)Soy protein isolate(common)Soya(common)Soyabean(common)Soybean(common)4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one7-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-3-(4- hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-oneGlycine maxSoy isoflavone extractSoy protein concentrateSoy protein isolate 1

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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3.88 mg AIE2 licensed products
16 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Soy protein isolateShared monographSoy isoflavone extractShared monographSoy protein concentrateShared monograph4',5,7-TrihydroxyisoflavoneShared monographGenistinShared monographDa douShared monograph5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-oneShared monographSOYBEAN EXTRACTS AND ISOLATESCovers this ingredient

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