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Hops are the female flower cones, also known as strobiles, of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). The hop is part of the family Cannabaceae, which also includes the genus Cannabis (hemp). They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, though hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN) has been identified as a potent phytoestrogen in hops (Humulus lupulus) and there are claims that hop-containing preparations can reduce hot flushes.
Xanthohumol (XN) is a flavonoid from the hop plant , also present in beer. It is suggested that it has antioxidant activity, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and antilipogenic,among others. In addition, it produces a increased HDL cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.
In addition, recent attention has been paid to the benefits of hop extracts in women due to its estrogenic effect as well as chemopreventive properties. The extracts from hops have also been used as dietary supplements and even proposed for treat some of the symptoms associated with menopause
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