Genistein (C15H10O5) is a plant-derived, aglycone isoflavone. Genistein has the highest content of all isoflavones in soybeans and soy products, such as tempeh. As a type of phytoestrogen, genistein has estrogenic activity in vitro; consequently, its long-term intake by consuming soy products may affect reproductive organs, such as the uterus...
