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Description: Lignsns are substances found in flax and sesame seeds cell walls. Flax seed contains 0.3% of lignans. Lignans are phytoestrogens and have some hormon like action. Cooking flax seed do not destroy lignan.

Oral Uses

  • Arteriosclerosis prevention RatingRatingRating

    Lignan reduces cholesterol and arteriosclerosis risk. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Lignan is an anti-estrogenic; reduces estrogen activity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Colon cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Lignan is an antineoplastic; reduces colon cancer risk. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Lignan is a antineoplastic; reduces cancer risk. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General kidney diseases RatingRatingRating

    Lignan improves kidney function; alleviates symptoms. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRating

    Lignan reduces cholesterol. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Menopause RatingRatingRating

    Lignan has estrogen like activity; alleviates postmenopausal symptoms. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-estrogenic RatingRatingRating

    Lignan is an anti-estrogenic; reduces estrogen activity. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Estrogenic RatingRatingRating

    Lignan is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Lignan is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Lignan is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory Rating

    Lignan is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial Rating

    Lignan is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antifungal Rating

    Lignan is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 30-120 mg of lignan (= to 10-40 g of crushed flax seed) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing. Use with caution if you have breast cancer or amenorrhea.

Available Forms

Lignan is available in bulk form as flax seed.

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