lariciresinol
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Lariciresinol is a lignan, i.e., a type of phenylpropanoids. It is the precursor to enterolignans by the action of gut microflora.
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Lariciresinol is a lignan, i.e., a type of phenylpropanoids. It is the precursor to enterolignans by the action of gut microflora.
==Occurrence== In food, it is found in sesame seeds and in Brassica vegetables. It is also found in the bark and wood of silver fir (Abies alba).
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