Latin Name             Linum usitatissimum L

Family                 Linaceae

Part of the Plant Used    Seeds/ Hull

Active Ingredients       

Flax lignans /Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (SDG)

CAS No.:               148244-82-0
Molecular formula:      C₃₂H₄₆O₁₆   
Molecular weight:       686.71
Product Specification     Flax lignans (SDG) 10%, 20%, 40%,70%,95%, 98%

Product Introduction

Flaxseed is the seed of the flax (Linum usitatissimum L). The typical use of flaxseed is as a source of the essential fatty acids. Flaxseed is also rich in lignans, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), which are known to possess various pro- estrogenic properties. It has a balancing effect on hormones. Lignans also exhibit strong antioxidant activities and have numerous biological properties. Flax lignans are being hailed as one of the emerging new active ingredients benefits to both men's and women's health. As more and more research is being completed, the scientific community continues to uncover new and exciting news about lignans. 

Physiological Functions

SDG is the precursor of the major mammalian lignans, enterodiol (EL) and enterolactone (ED). In another words, EL and ED is metabolites of SDG. Studies showed SDG had estrogenic and antioxidant activities, also had anticarcinogenic, antiatherogenic and antidiabetic activities. reducing hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis oxidative stress and lowering serum levels of cholesterol .

Flax lignans may offer incredible health benefits for prostate health, bone health, breast health, reducing symptoms of menopause, heart health, hair loss, acne and inflammation.

 Applications

l    Pharmaceutical stuff

l    Functional food and food additive