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.