What are lignans?
Lignans are phytoestrogens (phyto = plant) that may have a role in preventing hormonally related cancers of the breast and prostate. According to “The Flaxseed Revolution”, flaxseed is the richest source of the anti-cancer compounds called lignans. Dr. Lilian Thompson of the University of Toronto has undertaken clinical research on the lignans in flaxseed as anti-cancer agents for breast, colon and perhaps other cancers.
