Flaxseed—a potential functional food source

P Kajla, A Sharma, DR Sood - Journal of food science and technology, 2015 - Springer
There is currently much interest in phytochemicals as bioactive molecules of food.
Functional foods are an emerging field in food science due to their increasing popularity …

Dietary lignans: physiology and potential for cardiovascular disease risk reduction

J Peterson, J Dwyer, H Adlercreutz, A Scalbert… - Nutrition …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
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 …

Flaxseed lignans as important dietary polyphenols for cancer prevention and treatment: Chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and molecular targets

SF De Silva, J Alcorn - Pharmaceuticals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Cancer causes considerable morbidity and mortality across the world. Socioeconomic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors contribute to the increasing cancer prevalence …

[HTML][HTML] Meta-analysis of the effects of flaxseed interventions on blood lipids

A Pan, D Yu, W Demark-Wahnefried, OH Franco… - The American journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
Background: Several clinical trials have investigated the effects of flaxseed and flaxseed-
derived products (flaxseed oil or lignans) on blood lipids; however, the findings have been …

[图书][B] Herbal principles in cosmetics: Properties and mechanisms of action

B Burlando, L Verotta, L Cornara, E Bottini-Massa - 2010 - books.google.com
Authored by a panel of experts in cell physiology, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology,
applied botany, ethnobotany, and cosmetic science, this book demonstrates the science …

Linseed essential oil–source of lipids as active ingredients for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals

JR Campos, P Severino, CS Ferreira… - Current Medicinal …, 2019 - ingentaconnect.com
Linseed-also known as flaxseed-is known for its beneficial effects on animal health
attributed to its composition. Linseed comprises linoleic and α-linolenic fatty acids, various …

[PDF][PDF] Flax seed: a potential medicinal food

C Katare, S Saxena, S Agrawal, G Prasad… - J Nutr Food Sci, 2012 - academia.edu
Growing awareness about the role of diet and quest for human wellness has fuelled interest
in 'Functional foods' and functional attributes of many traditional foods are being reinvented …

Flax and breast cancer: a systematic review

G Flower, H Fritz, LG Balneaves… - Integrative cancer …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background. Flax is a food and dietary supplement commonly used for menopausal
symptoms. Flax is known for its lignan, α-linolenic acid, and fiber content, components that …

Experimental and clinical research findings on the cardiovascular benefits of consuming flaxseed

CMC Bassett, D Rodriguez-Leyva… - Applied physiology …, 2009 - cdnsciencepub.com
Functional foods and nutraceuticals are becoming popular alternatives to pharmacological
treatments by providing health benefits and (or) reducing the risk of chronic diseases …

The effect of flaxseed supplementation on body weight and body composition: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of 45 randomized placebo‐controlled trials

M Mohammadi‐Sartang, Z Mazloom… - Obesity …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Flaxseed consumption may be inversely associated with obesity; however, findings of
available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are conflicting. The present study aimed to …