Consumption of a plant-based diet rich in lignans is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, new research suggests. In a prospective cohort study that followed almost 214,108 men ...

Consistently consuming higher amounts of certain dietary lignans — found abundantly in plant foods — and whole grain foods ...

Lignans are in a variety of foods, including seeds, whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Flaxseeds are the richest source of lignans. They have 75 to 800 times more than other sources.

Tiny but mighty, flax seeds have earned their place on the superfood list—and for good reason. Packed with fiber, omega-3s, and powerful plant compounds, these golden or brown seeds offer a wide range ...

Among more than 120,000 participants in two long-running prospective cohort studies, those eating at least one serving of cold whole-grain breakfast cereals daily were 38% less likely to be diagnosed ...

Lignans are low molecular weight polyphenolic compounds with important antitumor and antiviral properties. However, their low amounts in medicinal plants and complex structures make sustainable ...

The graph below shows the total number of publications each year in Dirigent Proteins and Lignan Biosynthesis in Plants. References [1] Genome-wide analysis of dirigent gene family in pepper ...