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'''Daidzein''' is one of several known [[isoflavone]]s. Isoflavones compounds, such as daidzein and [[genistein]], are found in a number of [[plant]]s and herbs like the Thai [[Kwao Krua]] or Pueraria Mirifica, but [[soybean]]s and soy products like [[tofu]] and [[textured vegetable protein]] are the primary food source. Soy isoflavones are a group of compounds found in and isolated from the soybean. Besides functioning as [[antioxidant]]s, many isoflavones have been shown to interact with [[animal]] and [[human]] [[estrogen receptor]]s, and are therefore known as [[phytoestrogens]]. Soy isoflavones also produce non-hormonal effects.
Isoflavones act as antioxidants to counteract damaging effects of free radicals in tissues. Isoflavones can act like estrogen in stimulating development and maintenance of female characteristics or they can block cells from using other forms of estrogen{{Fact|date=June 2007}}. Isoflavones also have been found to have antiangiogenic effects (blocking formation of new blood vessels){{Fact|date=June 2007}}, and may block the uncontrolled cell growth associated with cancer, most likely by inhibiting the activity of substances in the body that regulate cell division and cell survival (growth factors){{Fact|date=June 2007}}.
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