Open AccessHuman metabolism of mammalian lignan precursors in raw and processed flaxseed
Author(s) -
Paula D. Nesbitt,
Yi Lam,
Lilian U. Thompson
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/69.3.549
Subject(s) - enterolactone , lignan , urine , chemistry , excretion , ingestion , food science , medicine , endocrinology , phytoestrogens , chromatography , biochemistry , stereochemistry , estrogen
The mammalian lignans enterolactone and enterodiol are produced in the colon by the action of bacteria on the plant precursor secoisolariciresinol diglycoside, which is found in high concentrations in flaxseed.
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