endocrine-health
Endocrine-health in plant science refers to the balanced regulation and functioning of a plant's internal hormone systems, which control growth, reproduction, stress responses, and overall physiological processes. This field is significant because proper hormone regulation directly impacts plant fitness, productivity, and resilience to environmental stressors, making it critical for agricultural performance and plant adaptation. Understanding plant endocrine-health helps researchers predict how plants respond to environmental challenges and optimize their physiological function.
PubMed · 2026-02-19
Plant-derived compounds called flavonoids show promise as a safer alternative treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome, with clinical trials demonstrating improvements in hormonal balance, insulin levels, and egg quality without the side effects associated with current medications.
Flavonoids reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in PCOS by activating the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway and inhibiting NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasomes
Clinical trials confirm quercetin, soy isoflavones, and puerarin significantly improve endocrine and metabolic indicators in PCOS patients
Flavonoid treatment reduces serum androgen and insulin levels while repairing abnormal ovarian morphology in preclinical PCOS models
