Evaluation of isoflavone content and cytotoxic activity of two new mexican alfalfa-based foodstuffs

Soto-Zarazúa, M.G.; Rodrigues, F.; Costa, C.; Pimentel, F.; Teixeira, J.P.; Bah, M.; Barreira, F.; Oliveira, M.B.P.P.

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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has been used as traditional medicine for the treatment of some diseases, being a source of phytoestrogens (mainly isoflavones), with beneficial properties for humans. Furthermore, this plant is widely consumed, either directly ingested as a fresh food or as in the form of derived foodstuffs. Therefore, the comprehensive chemical characterization and the evaluation of different types of bioactivity is of utmost importance.