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Daidzin

Daidzin is a natural organic compound in the class of phytochemicals known as isoflavones. Daidzin can be found in Chinese plant kudzu (Pueraria lobata, Fabaceae) and from soybean leaves. Daidzin is the 7-O-glucoside of daidzein. Daidzin has shown the potential for the treatment of alcohol dependency (antidipsotropic) based on animal models.

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Daidzin is a natural organic compound in the class of phytochemicals known as isoflavones. Daidzin can be found in Chinese plant kudzu (Pueraria lobata, Fabaceae) and from soybean leaves. Daidzin is the 7-O-glucoside of daidzein. Daidzin has shown the potential for the treatment of alcohol dependency (antidipsotropic) based on animal models.

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