Compound Monograph

Isoflavonoids

A broad class of isoflavone-derived polyphenols, many phytoestrogenic, reported in licorice.

Classification

Isoflavonoids are isoflavones, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Isoflavonoids are isoflavones, found in Licorice.