MAINTAIN PROSTATE HEALTH / How Isoflavones Work

Isoflavones can modulate chemical pathways involved in maintaining normal function and health in the prostate 2.

Prostate enlargement is thought to be caused by excessive amounts of two hormones, estradiol and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate.

Estradiol is produced from testosterone by the enzyme aromatase.

Possible mechanisms of action are:

Stops over-activity of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase 6, reducing the amount of potent DHT in the prostate.

Locks DHT out of the receptor in the prostate 7.

Blocks excessive estradiol production, by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase 8.