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The lignans are a large group of low molecular weight polyphenols found in plants, particularly seeds, whole grains, and vegetables. The name derives from the Latin word for "wood". Lignans are precursors to phytoestrogens. They may play a role as antifeedants in the defense of seeds and plants against herbivores.
Research
15,953 papers- Lignan exposure: a worldwide perspective.European journal of nutrition · 2022
- Lignan intake and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.International journal of food sciences and nutrition · 2023
- Naturally Lignan-Rich Foods: A Dietary Tool for Health Promotion?Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019
- A review of flaxseed lignan and the extraction and refinement of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside.Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2024
- 1-Acetoxypinoresinol, a Lignan from Olives: Insight into Its Characterization, Identification, and Nutraceutical Properties.Nutrients · 2024
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The lignans are a large group of low molecular weight polyphenols found in plants, particularly seeds, whole grains, and vegetables. The name derives from the Latin word for "wood". Lignans are precursors to phytoestrogens. They may play a role as antifeedants in the defense of seeds and plants against herbivores.
==Biosynthesis and metabolism==
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