During recent years, phytoestrogens have been receiving an increasing amount of interest,
as several lines of evidence suggest a possible role in preventing a range of diseases …

Many plants that are consumed contain phytoestrogens. Only a few published studies have
examined the dietary intake of phytoestrogens in the general Western population. The …

Isoflavones and lignans are biologically active plant-food constituents that have potential
chemopreventive properties. Quantitation of isoflavones and lignans in humans is necessary …

Publisher Summary This chapter provides a general overview of flaxseed research
completed over the past 50 years, with the major focus being on data from 1990–2006. It …

The study aims to communicate the current status regarding the development and
management of the databases on dietary lignans; within the phytochemicals, the class of the …

Methods and procedures for analysis of lignans in trees and other plants are reviewed. The
importance of cautious sample handling and pretreatment procedures to avoid …

Page 1 Bernhard Watzl/Claus Leitzmann Bioaktive Substanzen in Lebensmitteln 3.,
unveränderte Auflage Hippokrates Page 2 Page 3 Hippokrates Page 4 Die Autoren: Dr …

Hypertension, central obesity and dyslipidemia are associated with high cardiovascular risk.
Estrogen therapy in women has beneficial effects on some of these metabolic …

Dietary intake of whole-grain foods is associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases
such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. In addition to dietary fibre, various …

Flaxseed is a rich source of different types of phenolics such as lignans, phenolic acids,
flavonoids, phenylpropanoids and tannins. To date, extensive investigations has been …