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http://dx.doi.org/10.22424/jmsb.2018.36.2.81

Chemical Properties of Lignans, Their Effects on Human Health, and the Enhancement of Milk Function of Lignans  

Hwang, Hyo-Jeong (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Sahmyook University)
Yoon, Jin A (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, KC University)
Shin, Kyung-Ok (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Sahmyook University)
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Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology / v.36, no.2, 2018 , pp. 81-94 More about this Journal
Abstract
This review discusses the characteristics of major lignans and related studies and provides a basis for future studies. Lignans are present in various food products consumed daily, such as flaxseed and other seeds, vegetables, fruits, and beverages including coffee, tea, and wine. Lignans are natural phytoestrogens with a structure similar to that of secoisolariciresinol (Seco), mataireinol (Mat), pinoresinol (Pin), medioresinol (Med), lariciresinol (Lari), and syringaresinol, which is then converted to enterodiol (END) and enterolactone (ENL), which are mammalian lignans and the primary biologically active enterolignans, by the intestinal microflora. The associations between lignans and a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease are promising; however, they are not yet well-established, probably owing to low lignan intake in habitual Western diets. Nonetheless, these associations were more prominent at the higher doses in interventional studies. Many studies on humans and animals have reported the benefits of lignan consumption in protecting against CVD and metabolic syndrome by reducing lipid and glucose concentrations. END and ENL reportedly exert protective effects including phytoestrogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects through various mechanisms. Moreover, lignans reportedly exert beneficial effects in breast, colon, and prostate cancer and osteoporosis have reported that. However, future studies are required to confirm the association between lignan and disease.
Keywords
lignans; phytoestrogens; CVD; cancer; osteoporosis; milk;
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