(R,S)-Equol is a flavonoid. Racemic mixture. This is a metabolite that is produced in vivo from soy phytoestrogen daidzein from gut microflora. (R,S)-Equol inhibits 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-induced neoplastic cell transformation by targeting the MEK/ERK/p90RSK/activator protein-1 signalling pathway. (R,S)-Equol shows positive effects on the incidence of prostate cancer. Functions as a DHT blocker. Preferentially activates estrogen receptor β (ERβ).