Studies have also confirmed the presence of antioxidant phenols in winter squash, including lignans
like secoisolariciresinol.
Lignans, otherwise known
as secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG), are pharmacologically active plant compounds that have been studied for their purported immune support benefits.
The lignans in nettle root included neoolivil,
secoisolariciresinol, dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol, isolariciresinol, pinoresinol, and 3,4 - divanillyltetrahydrofuran.
Fight cancers — Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and
secoisolariciresinol.
These phytonutrients include cinnamic acids,
secoisolariciresinol and coumestrol.
Flaxseed is an important source of lignan
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) and its aglycone, secoisolariciresinol (SECO).
The antioxidant benefits of one particular flaxseed lignan,
secoisolariciresinol, have been especially well - documented.