Cancer causes considerable morbidity and mortality across the world. Socioeconomic,
environmental, and lifestyle factors contribute to the increasing cancer prevalence …

Lignans are compounds found in a variety of plant materials including flaxseed, pumpkin
seed, sesame seed, soybean, broccoli, and some berries. The major lignan in flaxseed is …

Flaxseeds have been known for their anti-cancerous effects due to the high abundance of
lignans released upon ingestion. The most abundant lignan, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside …

Dietary guidelines universally advise adherence to plant-based diets. Plant-based foods
confer considerable health benefits, partly attributable to their abundant micronutrient (eg …

Mammalian lignans are produced from plant precursors such as secoisolariciresinol
diglycoside (SDG) and matairesinol via the action of bacteria in the human or animal colon …

There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower
the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols …

Scope To summarize available evidence on the association between dietary flavonoid as
well as lignan intake and cancer risk in observational studies. Methods and results A …

Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide, with multiple pathophysiological
manifestations. In particular, genetic abnormalities, inflammation, bad eating habits …

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is a major source of dietary intake of lignans by virtue of
the high concentrations (0.71. 5) that are present in the seed. The principal lignan present in …

Recent in vitro, animal, and epidemiological studies suggest that dietary lignans may be
chemopreventive, potentially through anti-estrogenic, anti-angiogenic, pro-apoptotic, and …