Does gut bacteria affect how phytoestrogens work in the body?

Nutrition1 min readUpdated May 3, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

What we've found so far is that gut bacteria may play a role in how phytoestrogens work in the body. The evidence we've reviewed leans toward the idea that differences in gut bacteria could help explain why these plant compounds affect people differently [1].

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May 3, 2026·Last updated May 3, 2026

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