Sentences with phrase «lowering lignans»

Sesame seeds are a good source of cholesterol lowering lignans, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber.

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They also contain two unique lignans, sesamin and sesamolin, that help lower cholesterol, control blood pressure, protect the liver, and increase vitamin E supplies.

Flax seeds even contain lignans, which are a nutrient that lowers cholesterol and aids in heart health, improves digestion, and aids in reducing and preventing constipation.

Lignans have for example a good impact on lowering cholesterol levels.

Further, they contain two special types of fiber, sesamin and sesamolin, which are members of the lignans group and can lower «bad» cholesterol and help prevent high blood pressure.

All sea vegetables are great low - calorie sources of most B vitamins, calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and K. Most varieties also contain large amounts of lignans (the cancer and heart - disease preventing compounds found in flaxseeds) as well as potent antioxidants and phytochemicals.

Other low - carb foods rich in lignans include sesame seeds, berries, pumpkin, broccoli and curly kale.

This cholesterol - lowering effect is thought to be caused by the high fiber and lignan content found in flaxseeds.

Animal studies have shown that flaxseeds and flaxseed lignans may cause lower birth weight and affect the development of the offspring's reproductive system, especially if consumed during early pregnancy (86, 87).

Well, there are three reasons why people eat flax: the cardioprotective omega - 3s, the cholesterol - lowering soluble fiber, and the cancer - fighting lignans.

Not only are flax seeds the richest source of lignans, they are a great source of iron, zinc, copper, calcium, protein, potassium, magnesium, folate, soluble fiber — which can lower our cholesterol and triglycerides — even boron, a trace mineral important for optimum bone health.

And, Lignans have been shown to lower cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure.

Sesame and their lignans have a broad range of applications in human health, including increasing the anti-inflammatory index of fish oils, decreasing LDL oxidation, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, lowering LDL levels in humans, and guarding against DNA mutating toxins.

On the other hand, when too much estrogen is around, rye's lignans, by occupying estrogen receptors, block out the much more powerful human estrogens, causing a lowering in estrogenic activity, and providing potential protection against breast cancer.

Flaxseed lignan lowers blood cholesterol and decreases liver disease risk factors in moderately hypercholesterolemic men.

Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol - lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals.

Flax is a Cholesterol Lowering Food in 3 ways: fiber, lignans + Omega 3.

The lignans have a direct phytoestrogentic effect, while also serving to lower estradiol and cortisol production.