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 "Lignans
Lignans are found in the cabbage family, carrots, flax seeds, green beans, peaches, peas, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes and whole grains. The lignans in ground flax seed are said to help with constipation and prevention of colon, prostate and breast cancer. They also aid in reducing blood cholesterol and preventing gallstones.
5. Pectin
Pectin is a source of fibre found in foods such as apples, bananas, beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, grapefruits, kale, lemons, okra, oranges and dried peas."- Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) |
 "It contains fiber, lignans, and short-chain omega-3 fatty acids, as well as both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to clean your intestinal tract and promote regularity. lignans provide a powerful support to the immune system and cellular health. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids are essential for balanced brain chemistry. Flax seed is one of the few sources of omega-3 for a plant-source-only cuisine. I recommend 3 tablespoons for slow oxidizers and 3-6 tablespoons for fast oxidizers each day."- Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) |
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Flaxseed oil also contains lignans, antioxidant phytochemical compounds that are believed to be hormone precursors. lignans may bind to estrogen receptors in breast tissue and interfere with estrogen's cancer-promoting activity there. Studies show that women who excrete more lignans in their urine (presumably from increased consumption of lignans), have much lower breast-cancer rates.
- Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense
These antioxidant phytochemicals form the water-soluble colors of vegetables, fruits, grains, leaves, and bark."- Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.) |
 "These compounds are not found in animal products and, similar to carotenoids, may be useful markers of a plant-based diet [31]. lignans provide an example of how using dietary constituents as biomarkers requires an understanding of the metabolism of the compounds. lignans in plant foods are altered by intestinal microflora, so that the specific compounds, enterodiol and enterolactone, monitored in plasma or urine are actually bacterial metabolites."- Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) |
| "High levels of lignans are associated with reduced rates of colon and breast cancer. Just 10 grams, or about one to two teaspoons of flax seed oil per day, raises levels of the lignans significantly.
A third advantage of the flax seed oil over fish oil is that fish and fish oil are high in cholesterol. Three and one-half ounces of cod liver oil contain 570 milligrams of cholesterol, which equals the amount found in two egg yolks.
The fourth advantage of flax seed oil over fish oil is the fact that fish are often high in toxic residues because they live in polluted waters." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) |
 "Ground or milled flaxseed, sesame seeds, and flaxseed oil are part of a food group called lignans. The friendly bacteria in our intestines convert plant lignans into a substance that has a weak estrogen-like activity. When there are low estrogen levels in your body, these weak lignan estrogens make up for some of the deficiency. When the body is estrogen dominant, however, these lignan estrogens bind to your body's estrogen receptors, thereby reducing human estrogen activity at a cellular level."- C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) |
 "Though wheat bran is also known for containing lignans, the amount in flaxseed is about 100 times what it is in wheat bran.) Found in the fiber part of flaxseed, lignans have many benefits, helping to fight cancer, viruses, fungi, and bacteria. lignans also balance hormones, so it can relieve menopausal hot flashes.
Researchers are particularly interested in the anticancer properties of flax lignans. Research on animals and humans has shown that lignans have a protective effect against hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast, uterine, and prostate cancer."- Mark Stengler, N.D., The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies (Get the book.) |
 "Plant lignans are polyphe-nolic substances derived from phenylalanine via dimeriza-tion of substituted cinnamic alcohols. Mammalian lignans are lignans derived from plant lignans. For example, following ingestion, SDG is converted to the aglycone secoisolariciresinol, which is then metabolized to the mammalian lignans enterolactone ana enteroaioi. Most or me effects of oral SDG are mediated by enterolactone and enterodiol.
The molecular formula of SDG is C32H46O16, and its molecular weight is 686.71 daltons."- Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.) |
| "Lignans provide an example of how using dietary constituents as biomarkers requires an understanding of the metabolism of the compounds. lignans in plant foods are altered by intestinal microflora, so that the specific compounds, enterodiol and enterolactone, monitored in plasma or urine are actually bacterial metabolites. Because of this bacterial conversion, lignan concentrations in urine or plasma in response to a similar dietary dose vary significantly among individuals. In addition, nondietary factors (e.g., use of oral antibiotics) reduce enterolactone and enterodiol production [32]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) |
| "When rats were fed omega-6-rich oils, those given phytochemicals from sesame seeds known as lignans showed higher levels of omega-3 and lower levels of omega-6 fats in their livers than those not receiving sesame lignans(22-24).
Based on the results of research conducted thus far, the use of alpha-tocopherol supplements in amounts over 400 IU per day may be best avoided." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.) |
 "Phytoestrogens are food and can be divided into three types: isoflavones, lignans, and coumestans.
1. Isoflavones During menopause, when estrogen is lowest, isoflavones have been found helpful to reduce hot flashes, increase bone density, reduce heart disease, and possibly reduce cancer. Soy is the most studied isoflavone because it has the highest phytoestrogen content of all foods. It can do a lot of good for women, but there are problems if soy is used excessively."- Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) |
| "Mammalian lignans are lignans derived from plant lignans. For example, following ingestion, SDG is converted to the aglycone secoisolariciresinol, which is then metabolized to the mammalian lignans enterolactone ana enteroaioi. Most or me effects of oral SDG are mediated by enterolactone and enterodiol.
The molecular formula of SDG is C32H46O16, and its molecular weight is 686.71 daltons. The aglycone of SDG is also known as 2, 3-bis (3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl) butane-1, 4-diol. Enterolactone is also known as trans-2, 3-bis [(3-hydroxylphenyl) methylj-butyrolactone." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.) |
| "Flax oil is the highest food source for omega-3 fatty acids and is great for your mood, skin, hair, nails, and digestion; but because lignans are not oil-soluble, flax oil is not very effective for helping your estrogen metabolize better. For improved estrogen metabolism, you really need to eat ground flaxseeds.
You can grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder or simply buy flax meal, available in most health food stores." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) |
 "Phytoestrogens are categorized into three main classes: isoflavones, lignans, and coumes-tans. Isoflavones contribute significantly to our dietary phytoestrogen intake. Isoflavones are found in legumes and are highest in soybeans. These isoflavones are associated with the protein part of the soybeans and are not found in soy oils or soy lecithin.
One potential dietary influence for a cholesterol-lowering strategy is to consume more soy protein."- Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) |
| "Mammalian lignans are lignans derived from plant lignans. For example, following ingestion, SDG is converted to the aglycone secoisolariciresinol, which is then metabolized to the mammalian lignans enterolactone ana enteroaioi. Most or me effects of oral SDG are mediated by enterolactone and enterodiol.
The molecular formula of SDG is C32H46O16, and its molecular weight is 686.71 daltons. The aglycone of SDG is also known as 2, 3-bis (3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl) butane-1, 4-diol. Enterolactone is also known as trans-2, 3-bis [(3-hydroxylphenyl) methylj-butyrolactone." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.) |
| "Consistent with these results, dietary sources of lignans, including garlic, onions, grapefruit, seeds, seaweed, and taro, were positively associated with lowered CIN risk.22
Indole-3-carbinol, found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale, has the potential to prevent and treat several cancers. Eating these foods alters estrogen metabolism in such a way as to reduce the carcinogenic metabolites of estrogen metabolism." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Two specific lignans, enterodiol and enterolac-tone, are absorbed after formation in the intestinal tract from plant precursors particularly abundant in flaxseed. The ingestion of flaxseed powder and its effect on the menstrual cycle was studied in 18 normally cycling women.1 Each woman consumed her usual omnivorous, low-fiber diet for three cycles and her usual diet supplemented with 10 grams per day of flaxseed for another three cycles. All women were instructed to avoid soy foods. The second and third flax cycles were compared to the second and third control diet cycles." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Eat a healthy whole foods diet rich in green, yellow, orange vegetables and lignans. Use folic acid supplementation if using oral contraceptives. HIV-positive women and women who are immunosuppressed because of kidney dialysis or immunosuppressive medications are at higher risk for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer and need more frequent screening. Consider contraceptive options other than oral contraceptives." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) |
| "Mammalian lignans are lignans derived from plant lignans. For example, following ingestion, SDG is converted to the aglycone secoisolariciresinol, which is then metabolized to the mammalian lignans enterolactone ana enteroaioi. Most or me effects of oral SDG are mediated by enterolactone and enterodiol.
The molecular formula of SDG is C32H46O16, and its molecular weight is 686.71 daltons. The aglycone of SDG is also known as 2, 3-bis (3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl) butane-1, 4-diol. Enterolactone is also known as trans-2, 3-bis [(3-hydroxylphenyl) methylj-butyrolactone." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.) |
| "Just 10 grams, or about one to two teaspoons of flax seed oil per day, raises levels of the lignans significantly.
A third advantage of the flax seed oil over fish oil is that fish and fish oil are high in cholesterol. Three and one-half ounces of cod liver oil contain 570 milligrams of cholesterol, which equals the amount found in two egg yolks.
The fourth advantage of flax seed oil over fish oil is the fact that fish are often high in toxic residues because they live in polluted waters." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) |
| "There are four groups of foods that can improve how you break down estrogen: (1) cruciferous vegetables (I3C foods); (2) phytoestrogens, of which there are three typesisoflavones (such as soy), lignans (or flax meal), and coumestans (found in legumes); (3) phytosterols; and (4) antioxidant-rich foods.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Your mother always told you to eat your Brussels sprouts and broccoli, but she probably didn't really know why. Cruciferous vegetables are medicinal and can alter how estrogen is broken down and reduce your chances of developing breast cancer." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) |
 "Flaxseed oil also contains lignans, antioxidant phytochemical compounds that are believed to be hotmone precursors (discussed on page 115). lignans may bind to estrogen receptors in breast tissue and interfere with estrogen's cancer-promoting activity there. Studies show that women who excrete more lignans in their urine (presumably from increased consumption of lignans), have much lower breast-cancer rates.14
Ayurveda also emphasizes sesame and almond oils for women at this timethey are light, sweet, warming, easy-to-digest oils.
Many foods contain phytoestrogens (plant estrogens)."- Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense (Get the book.) |
| "Soybeans and many products made from soy, such as tofu, are rich in a class of phytoestrogens known as isoflavones (other classes of phytoestrogens include the coumestans and lignans). The main isoflavones found in soy include genistein, daidzein, and glycitein [227, 228]. Although a few epidemiologic studies assessed the intake of dietary phytoestrogens, particularly isoflavones, and found inverse associations with prostate cancer risk [62, 224, 229, 230], analytical epidemiologic data on this topic are limited [231]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) |
 "Scientists believe that when lignans and similar plant substances bind to these receptors on cancerous cells, they prevent circulating estrogen from latching on, which helps discourage cancer growth: If the estrogen were to bind to the receptors, they would encourage the cancer cells to grow.
In 2000, encouraging results from the first human flaxseed and breast cancer study were presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium."- Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "Food sources of lignans besides ground flaxseed include whole grain cereals, berries, vegetables, and fruits in general. At the level of 1 to 2 tablespoons How to Add In Flax Here's a helpful handful of nutrition-boosting add-in ingredients and tips. Go forth and boost your health! / Add ground flaxseed to smoothies (this is my favorite way to add flaxseed). / Add it to hot or cold breakfast cereals. / Add it to homemade muffins and breads. Replace no more than V4 cup of every cup of flour called for with ground flaxseed. / Sprinkle it on yogurt or cottage cheese." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "After another lab study analyzing the breakdown products from the lignans in flaxseed in combination with the primary isoflavone in soy (called genistein), flaxseed researcher Lilian Thompson, PhD, from the University of Toronto, concluded that for postmenopausal women with low estrogen levels, the combination of soy and flaxseed may be more beneficial than soy alone in controlling breast cancer growth. In this case, the two are better than one! Tofu with tea tames tumors. People in Asian countries tend to eat soy products and drink tea on a regular basis." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "To Reduce Effects of LDL Cholesterol: ūGarlic + onions, which contain organosulfur phytochemicals ūOat phytochemicals + vitamin C ūAlmond skin + vitamins C and E ūVitamin C and E + beta-carotene ūCitrus extracts + vitamin C in citrus ūSoy protein ūSoy (phytoestrogens) + vitamin C in citrus ūGround flaxseed (highest food source for lignans) ūRed wine (polyphenols) ūGrapefruit (part of a low-fat heart-healthy diet) ūGreen tea To Reduce LDL Blood Levels: ūThe Portfolio plan (may reduce LDL by 30 percent) ūNuts ūGround flaxseed (continued on page 210) Putting Synergy Super Foods to the Test!" - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) |
 "Flax seeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids, lignans (known for their anti-cancer properties), all the amino acids essential to health, as well as soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, both of which are so important for colon health. They also contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals. However, in order to obtain the nutritional benefits that flax seeds offer, they must be ground before they are eaten because their tough outer shells are not digestible. Dry flax seed is easily ground using a coffee grinder or a blender."- Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) |
 "Both flaxseed and high-lignan flaxseed oil are rich in lignans, which can help normalize estrogen levels. Fennel, celery, parsley, and all legumes are excellent sources of phytoestrogens (natural estrogens found in plants).
Hot flashes can be treated with several commonsense noninvasive approaches. Keep cool. Drink ice water throughout the day. Even a slight increase in your body's core temperature can trigger a hot flash. If you dress in layers you can remove and add clothing as your feelings of warmth rise and fall."- J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) |
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