Evidence supporting the use of: Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
For the health condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds with estrogen-like activity, found in foods such as soy, flaxseed, and some herbs. The interest in phytoestrogens for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) stems from evidence that estrogen may have neuroprotective effects and that women are at higher risk for AD after menopause, when endogenous estrogen production drops. Several preclinical studies in cell cultures and animal models suggest that phytoestrogens, particularly isoflavones from soy, may reduce beta-amyloid toxicity, protect neurons from oxidative stress, and improve synaptic plasticity. Some small clinical studies and epidemiological data have explored associations between higher phytoestrogen intake and cognitive health, but results are inconsistent and not robust.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have not found clear, reproducible cognitive benefits of phytoestrogen supplementation in humans, especially for established Alzheimer's Disease. The evidence base is limited by small sample sizes, short study durations, heterogeneity in phytoestrogen types and dosages, and variability in baseline diet. While the theoretical rationale is biologically plausible, and some early data are promising, there is not yet strong clinical evidence to support routine use of phytoestrogens for preventing or treating Alzheimer's Disease. Larger, well-designed RCTs are needed to clarify their role.
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Other ingredients used for Alzheimer's Disease
acai berryacetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
berberine
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
butyrate triglyceride
caffeine
cannabis sativa oil
caprylic acid
catechins
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
choline
cinnamon
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
gamma tocopherol
genistein
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
glycerophosphocholine (GPC)
grape
green tea
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
huperzine A
l-carnitine
l-carnosine
l-serine
l-theanine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
lutein
luteolin
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
marine lipid
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
melatonin
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
naringin
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylserine
phospholipids
phytocannabinoids
polygala root
pomegranate
pregnenolone
butyric acid
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
saffron
sage
SAMe (s-adenosyl-l-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
sardines
selenium
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
ubiquinol
Urolithin A
vinpocetine
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
mulberry
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
gastrodia
tinospora cordifolia
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
terpene lactones
polyphenols
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl-amino) ethoxyphosphonic acid
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Anserine
Avocado
Agmatine
Acetylcholine
Amentoflavone
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Ampelopsin
Aniracetam
Apocynin
Black Seed
Bilobalide
Butylphthalide
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Bacopin
Baicalein
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Brahmi
Bacopa
Bifidobacteria
bacoside
Baicalin
Caffeic Acid
Centrophenoxine
Camellia sinensis
Caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
Crocin
Carnosine
Catalpol
Cyanidin
Curcuminoid
Curcumen
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Creatine
Curcuma
C-Phycocyanin
Convolvulus prostratus
Crocetin
Cytidine
Carnosic acid
Cannabigerol
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Decursin
Dihydrolipoic Acid
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Estrogen
Ecklonia
Flavonoids
Fish
Fatty acids
Flavonones
Ketone Salts
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Aging (prevention)Alzheimer's Disease
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Breast Lumps
Breasts (swelling and tenderness)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Inflammation
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Mood Swings
Osteoporosis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S