Phytoestrogens are literally estrogenic substances of plant origin. Although these
substances are useful for plants in many aspects, their estrogenic properties are essentially …

Dietary polyphenols come mainly from plant‐based foods including fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, coffee, tea, and nuts. Polyphenols may influence glycemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D) …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.
The inclusion of functional foods and natural health products in the diet are gaining …

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 contains ω-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber that together may provide benefits to
patients with cardiovascular disease. Animal work identified that patients with peripheral …

Flaxseed is the richest source of the lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG). After
ingestion, SDG is converted to secoisolariciresinol, which is further metabolised to the …

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 …

Background: High blood pressure is a major health burden positively associated with the
risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Flaxseed is a rich dietary source …

Lignans are a group of phytonutrients which are widely distributed in the plant kingdom.
Flaxseed is the richest source of providing lignan precursor such as secoisolariciresinol …

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), found mainly in flaxseed, is one of the essential
lignans. SDG, as well as the beneficial fatty acid composition and high fiber content, has …