What are Flaxseed Lignans (phytoestrogens (phyto=plant))?
– LIGNANs, bind to estrogen receptors in the body. Studies have shown lignans prevent the development of hypercholesterolemic, atherosclerosis, reduces total cholesterol and LDL(bad) cholesterol, and has a tendency to raise HDL(good)-cholesterol. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, and University of Saskatchewan – Flax Seeds are the richest source of lignans, containing 75-800 times that of 66 other plants American institute for Cancer Research Mayo Clinic Dietitian -Facts on Flax top What is the difference between Bulk vs. Packaged Flax Seed – Fresh Flax Seeds maintains the highest processing standards for both bulk and packaged Flax Seed. – The Flax Seeds are thoroughly filtered, cleaned and untouched by human hands before packaging top What is the difference between Omega Whole Flax Seed Meal vs.
I found an interesting article about Flax seed and their effects on Breast cancer.
