Activity of soy phytoestrogens and zearalenone on mammalian reproduction: a review

Abstract

The present review summarizes the findings about the mechanism and the effects of soy phytoestrogens and zearalenone acting. These substances commonly occur in plant feeds for animals. Owing to their estrogenic effects, they can disturb physiological functions in organism, mainly in the area of reproduction. Consequently, the negative impact of these substances is reflected in the overall economy of the livestock breeding.