Studies have also confirmed the presence of antioxidant phenols in winter squash, including lignans like secoisolariciresinol. (whfoods.org)
Lignans, otherwise known as secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG), are pharmacologically active plant compounds that have been studied for their purported immune support benefits. (nowfoods.com)
Antioxidant lignans can include secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol. (whfoods.org)