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Name Lignans
Description A class of dibenzylbutane derivatives which occurs in higher plants and in fluids (bile, serum, urine, etc.) in man and other animals. These compounds, which have a potential anti-cancer role, can be synthesized in vitro by human fecal flora. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed) [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Flax Hulls/Seeds
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
   Lignans   [ClinicalTrials.gov]
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Last updated: 24 October 2007