The present review of the literature on lignan physiology and lignan intervention and
epidemiological studies was conducted to determine if lignans decrease the risks of …

Epidemiological studies have shown that vegetable consumption is inversely related to the
risk of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, research has indicated that many vegetables like …

Sesamin is the major lignan constituent derived from Sesamum indicum seeds and sesame
oil. Various studies have reported that sesamin possesses potent lipid-lowering properties …

Over the last decades, the Mediterranean diet gained enormous scientific, social, and
commercial attention due to proven positive effects on health and undeniable taste that …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major disability of elderly people. Sesamin is the main compound in
Sesamun indicum Linn., and it has an anti-inflammatory effect by specifically inhibiting Δ5 …

This study aimed to test the association between dietary content of total and individual
classes of polyphenols and incident cases of type 2 diabetes in Polish adults participating to …

The spice cardamom, also known historically as the “queen of spices,” is produced from the
seeds of the plant Elettaria cardamomum, which is cultivated commercially on plantations in …

Recent evidence supports that the gut microbial community, independently and/or
interactively with dietary intake, is a target for reducing cardiovascular disease risk through …

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, stroke
and renal failure. Sesame consumption may benefit blood pressure (BP) owing to its high …

Sesame, with an oily seed containing oil, lignans, and proteins, is a popular plant that has
demonstrated health benefits such as antioxidative, antiobesity, and antiinflammatory …