Definition: A type of plant estrogen found in soybeans, red clover, and (in much lower quantities) green tea, peas, pinto beans, lentils, and other legumes. These plant estrogens may have benefits in treating some symptoms of menopause.
Pronunciation: eye-so-FLAY-vones
Also Known As: plant estrogen, phytoestrogen
Examples: She began to include more soy in her diet hoping that the isoflavones would diminish her hot flashes.
