Also indexed as: 5-Methyl-7-Methoxy-Isoflavone
Methoxyisoflavone is a member of the family of
flavonoids (isoflavones). In a U.S. patent, the developers of this substance claim, based
on preliminary animal research, that it possesses muscle-building and bone-building (anabolic)
effects without the side effects seen with either androgenic (male) hormones or estrogenic
(female) hormones.1
Where is it found?
Several substances similar to methoxyisoflavone are found in many plants and some foods,
including soybeans. Whether methoxyisoflavone itself is found in nature is unknown.
Methoxyisoflavone has been
used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the
individual health concern for complete information):
Who is likely to be deficient?
Methoxyisoflavone is not an essential nutrient, so no deficiencies are possible.
How much is usually taken?
Manufacturers of methoxyisoflavone recommend 200 to 400 mg twice a day.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Hormones with anabolic effects on muscle often have side effects that include acne, male-pattern baldness, prostate enlargement, and
lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL; “good”) cholesterol. Whether methoxyisoflavone can cause these
side effects has not been investigated.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions
with methoxyisoflavone .
References:1. Feuer L, Farkas L, Nogradi M, et al. Metabolic
5-methyl-isoflavone-derivatives, process for the preparation thereof and compositions
containing the same. United States Patent 4,163,746, August 7, 1979.