Hormone Estrogen Articles & Analysis
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the breast. It can occur in both men and women but is more common in women. Breast cancer can develop in different parts of the breast, including the tubes that carry milk to the nipple or the lobules that produce milk. The exact cause of breast cancer is not completely understood, but factors such as genetics, hormone situations, ...
Natural ingredients are substances of plant, animal, or mineral origin, used in their natural form or with minimal processing. Classification of Natural ingredients Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring compounds that often have pharmacological effects. Examples include caffeine, nicotine, morphine, and quinine. Anthocyanins are pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors in ...
Received for publication October 29, 2007. The naturally occurring hormones, such as 17-β-estradiol, 17-{alpha}-estradiol, and estrone, present in livestock manure may have detrimental environmental effects if released into surface waters. In areas where manure application is intensive, estrogens have been found in surface waters in concentrations known to affect the endocrine system of fish ...