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What are flax lignans?

Lignans are phytochemicals widely distributed in the plant kingdom. They can be found in most unrefined grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits. Flaxseed has been recognized as the richest source of dietary plant lignans and contains from 75 to 800 times more than any other plant source.

The major lignan in flaxseed is secoisolariciresinol-diglucoside (SDG). SDG is converted into two other types of lignans in your intestines. These lignans (enterodiol and enterolactone) promote the beneficial health effects.

How do flax lignans work?

Men and women have hormones in their bodies, e.g. testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. The amount of hormones circulating in our bodies varies throughout our life. They influence our health and how we feel.

Lignans have a structure that is similar to that of human estrogen. That is why they also are called phytoestrogens (plant estrogens). Although lignans have a weak estrogenic effect (much weaker than human estrogens), they can help balance hormone levels in the body. A shortage of estrogen is supplemented by lignans. However, if you have a surplus of estrogens, the weak lignans can replace the strong human estrogen. This will result in a healthy balance.

Moreover, it has been found that lignans have strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help protect our bodies and strengthen the immune system.

What are the health benefits of flax lignans?

Flaxseed is recognized to be beneficial to our health. Populations whose diets contain high amounts of lignans or other phytoestrogens, – like vegetarians, Asian and Finnish people, appear to have a much lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This fact attracted the attention of scientists who have conducted various clinical studies with flaxseed containing lignans. The results suggest that lignans can promote prostate health, breast health, circulatory health, bone health and help women going through menopause.

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