Maurya Khushboo, Sanasam Sanjeev, Meesala Krishna Murthy, Maibam Sunitadevi, Roy Dinata, Baishya Bhanushree, Rema Momin Bidanchi, Nisekhoto Nisa, Sailo Lalrinzuali, Bose Manikandan, Ahmed-Laskar Saeed, Giri Abinash, Buragohain Pori, Chettri Arati, Vikas Kumar Roy, Guruswami Gurusubramanian
Dietary phytoestrogens are the main source of environmental contamination due to their estrogen-mimicking and endocrine-disrupting effects, posing a threat to microbial, soil, plant, and animal health. Diosgenin, a phytosteroid saponin, is used in many traditional medicines, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapies against numerous diseases and disorders. It is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with diosgenin, as well as its potential to cause reproductive and endocrine toxicity...
May 3, 2023: Food and Chemical Toxicology