Lignans in Flaxseed
Lignans are phytoestrogens which are present in a wide variety of plants. Epidemiological studies indicate that phytoestrogen-rich diets reduce risk of various hormone-dependent cancers, heart disease, and osteroporosis. One of the reachest dietary sources of lignans are flaxseeds, with glycosides o...
Main Authors: | A. Krajčová, V. Schulzová, J. Hajšlová, M. Bjelková |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2009-06-01
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Series: | Czech Journal of Food Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-200910-0055_lignans-in-flaxseed.php |
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