Flax naturally Concentrated Lignans

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Flax naturally^® Concentrated Flax Lignans

Lignans can help support the body's normal fuction of:

Hormone Balance*
Energy Levels*
Sleep Patterns*
Immune Function*
Digestion*

What are Flax naturally^® Lignans?
Suggested Use of Flax naturally ^®
Ingredients
Analysis - pdf document
SDG Lignans Information
What are Flax naturally^® Lignans ?
Our lignans are a Full Spectrum Lignans product that are mechanically extracted from the flax seed hull. Our product is a unique group of phytonutrients and contains several types of lignans, in particular, SDG Lignans (Secoisolariciresinal diglucoside). Flax lignans are classified as phytoestrogens, a compound that occurs naturally in plants, and may be useful to help maintain normal hormone balance. Flax hull lignans contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. Full Spectrum Lignans can be included in the daily diet for additional nutrient value.
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Suggested Use of Flax naturally^®Lignans:
Powder: Take ½ scoop of Flax naturally^® Lignan Powder 2 times daily, morning and evening (or take one full scoop once per day, if desired). Mix into your favorite beverage or sprinkle on your food. Drink 4-6 ounces of water afterward and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Each jar contains approximately 30 servings. Capsules: Take 3 capsules daily. Drink 4-6 ounces of water afterward and plenty of water throughout the day. (Note: Depending on your individual needs, you may take up to 6 capsules daily.) For those who can't swallow capsules, one may open the capsule and sprinkle the lignans in their favorite beverage or on food. 90 capsules per jar.
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Ingredients:
Powder: PURE FLAX HULL LIGNANS Serving Size: 1 scoop (1/2 tbsp., 5g). Amount per serving: 4950mg Full Spectrum Lignans (223 mg SDG Lignan)† Capsules: PURE FLAX HULL LIGNANS. Other Ingredients: Veggie capsule. Serving Size: 3 capsules. Amount per serving: 2550mg Full Spectrum Lignans (101mg SDG Lignan)† † Daily Value not established. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
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SDG Lignans Information:
Asian men have a much lower incidence of prostate cancer and possibly of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) than Western counterparts. Vegetarian men have a lower incidence of prostate cancer than omnivorous males. Plant lignans give rise to the mammalian lignans, enterodiol and enterolactone; the richest source is linseed (flaxseed). In addition to their oestrogenic activity, these plant compounds can interfere with steroid metabolism and bioavailability, and also inhibit enzymes, such as tyrosine kinase and topoisomerase, which are crucial to cellular proliferation and hence may contribute to lower incidences of prostrate cancer. (Eur Urol, 35(5-6): 377, 1999)
Phytoestrogens are diphenolic compounds that are present in several plants eaten by human beings. Flaxseed is a particularly abundant source of phytoestrogens. When ingested in relatively large amounts, phytoestrogens have been shown to have significant estrogen agonists/antagonists effects in animals and humans. There is epidemiological, laboratory and clinical evidence which indicates that phytoestrogens, like certain selective estrogen receptor modulators, have an antiproliferative effect on the breast, and positive effects on the lipoprotein profile and bone density. They might also improve some of the climacteric symptoms. (Brzezinski A & Bebi A. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 85(1): 47, 1999.
Flaxseed and SDG, regardless of dose, appeared to delay the progression of MNU-induced mammary tumorigenesis. (Rickard S. et al, Nutr Cancer; 35(1): 50, 1999)
Flaxseed contains lignans that have antioxidant activities and inhibit platelet-activating factor (PAF). Pretreatment with flaxseed attenuated emdotoxin induced cardiac dysfunction and cellular damage. Flaxseed antioxidant and anti-PAF agents may be effective in the treatment of ET shock. (Pattanaik U & Prasad K, J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther, 3(4): 305. 1998)
Flaxseed, the richest source of mammalian lignan precursors, such as secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SD), has been shown over the short term to decrease some early markers of colon cancer risk. This study determined that flaxseed has a colon cancer protective effect, that it is due, in part to SD and that the protective effects of flaxseed is associated with increase beta-glucuronidase activity. (Jenab M & Thompson L, Carcinogenesis, 17:1343, 1996)
Flaxseed, a rich source of mammalian lignan precursor secoisolariciresinol-diglycoside _SD) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), has been shown to be protective at the early promotion stage of carcinogensis. In conclusion, the SD lignans in flaxseed appears to be beneficial throughout the promotional phase of carcinogenesis whereas the oil components is more effective at the stage when tumors have already been established. (Thompson L, et al, Carcinogenesis, 17:1373, 1996)
Flaxseed lignans have antitumor, antimitotic, antioxidant and weak estrogenic activity, are potentially the richest source of phytoestrogens in the human diet and may be linked to a low incidence of breast and colon cancer. Secoisolariciresinol was discovered to be a very potent antioxidant similar to BHA. No toxicity was found in the lignans. (Obermeyer W, et al (US Food and Drug Administration, center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Div. Contaminants Chem., Natural Products Branch), Meeting Of The Federation Of American Societies For Experimental Biology On Experimental Biology March/April, 1993, Faseb J (Fed Am Soc Exp Biol), A863, 1993)
Vitamin E-deficient diets containing 5 to 20% ground flaxseed protected mice against the malarial parasite Plasmodium voelii as shown by decreased parasitemia and enhanced survival. (Levander O, et al, (USDA/ARS Human Nutrition Research Center, Vitamin Mineral Nutrition Laboratory), Nutrition Research, 11, 1991)
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*These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your health care professional before using this product.
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