Estrogens In the Daily Diet

In vitro analysis indicates that estrogenic activity is omnipresent in foodstuff and infant formula

Food is a main source of exposure to endocrine active compounds, many of which have been linked to adverse health effects. Phytoestrogens, especially from soy, are the major dietary source of estrogenicity. However, foodstuff contains a variety of estrogen-like compounds that might not be detected analytically. To assess the total estrogenic activity of…