An overview on the potential application of nanotechnology in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of phytoestrogens.

Phytoestrogens, derived from plants possesses structural similarity with 17 β-estradiol found in mammals. It is abundantly present in soybean along with red clove, alfalfa as well as other legumes, nuts, vegetables and seeds. It is used as hormone replacement therapy and exhibits both anti-estrogenic and estrogenic properties that linked to therapeutic benefits as well as plays active role in sports nutrition.