Equol

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Overview

Equol is a type of Isoflavonoid Bioflavonoid.  It is manufactured within the body and is also present in some dietary sources.

 

Health Benefits of Equol

Hair

 Equol may help to prevent/treat Male Pattern Baldness (due to its ability to inhibit the binding of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) to Androgen Receptors on Hair Follicles).  [1]

 

Immune System

 Equol may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.  [2]

 Equol may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate (men with high serum levels of have a lower incidence of Prostate Cancer compared to men with low serum levels of Equol).  [3]

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Equol may help to prevent Osteoporosis.  [4]

 

Sexual System

 Equol may alleviate the symptoms of Menopause - Female.  [5]

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