Lignans in flaxseed are many times higher than other foods.
They are mildly oestrogenic and high in antioxidant.
Main lignans in flaxseed
- Secoisolariciresinol
- Lariciresinol
- Pinoresinol
- Matairesinol
Lignans
Resources
General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.
- NHS: The vegan diet
Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.
- British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet
Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.
- NHS: The Eatwell Guide
Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.
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