Friday, January 9, 2009

Featured Nutrient Lignan


Lignans act as antioxidants and phytoestrogens. As an antioxidant they protect the cells from oxidative damage, and as a phytoestrogen protects from the negative effects of estrogen mimics known as xenoestrogens.

Mentioned Foods: Acai , Millet,

Additional Reading
Brevail and Lignans
The Flax about Lignans

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