phytoestrogens


phy·to·es·tro·gens

(fī'tō-es'trŏ-jenz) Plant extracts that act in the body like weak estrogens.
Synonym(s): phyto-oestrogens.

Phytoestrogens

Compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body.Mentioned in: Premenstrual Syndrome