Effects of Pueraria Mirifica on Vascular Function of Ovariectomized Rabbits
Estrogen stimulates endothelial nitric oxide (NO) production and attenuates endothelial dysfunc-tion in ischemia/repurfusion and menopause. Recent studies have shown that phytoestrogens from dietary sources improve endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular risks. The Thai medicinal plant Pueraria Mirifica (PM) contains many potent phytoestrogens including miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol but no study on vascular function has been established. […]
