Genistein

Other Names: Genistein combined polysaccharide, Basidiomycetes Polysaccharide, Fermented Genistein, Fermented Isoflavone, GCP, Genistein Polysaccharide, Génistéine du Polysaccharide Combiné, Génistéine Fermentée, Isoflavone Combined Polysaccharide, Isoflavone Fermentée, Polisacáridos Combinados de Genisteína, Polysaccharide de Génistéine, Polysaccharide des Basidiomycètes, Polysaccharide d’Isoflavone de Soja, Soy Isoflavone Polysaccharide.
Genistein is an isoflavone found in many plants, and it is most commonly consumed in soybeans and soy-based foods. The typical Western diet has very low levels of genistein, but it is very common in vegetarian diets and some Eastern diets (particularly in Japan). Genistein has a complex effect on health, producing beneficial effects that reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer at low amounts throughout a person's life but potentially increasing the growth of some types of cancer when consumed in high concentrations or very late in life. Read on to learn about how genistein works, where it is found, and how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks associated with its consumption.
See also :

• Flavonoids
• Soy
• Red Clover

Special Precautions of Genistein

Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Genistein combined polysaccharide might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, don’t use genistein combined polysaccharide.

Benefits and uses of Genistein are

• Genistein is confirmed to be a cancer stem cell killer. Cancer stem cells are largely responsible for the failure of conventional cancer treatment.
• Prostate cancer. One patient with prostate cancer seemed to benefit from taking genistein combined polysaccharide for six weeks. His prostate became smaller and lab tests suggested improvement.
• Breast cancer.
• Capable of reducing the adverse effect of bisphenol A exposure.

Food Sources

Genistein is found in plant foods such as soybeans, chickpeas, broccoli, cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts, clover sprouts, barley meal, sunflower seeds, and clover seeds. It is also found in many soy-based products such as soy milk, tempeh, miso, soy flour, infant formula, sports drinks, protein bars, and textured soy protein. Textured soy protein (TSP) is used as a meat substitute in vegetarian hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and meatballs. Though soy is by far the most common dietary source of genistein, it is not found in soy sauce or soybean oil. Genistein is also available as a dietary supplement in powder, pill, or capsule form.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.