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  • noun Plural form of lignan.

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Examples

  • Brevail is the first breast health supplement based on lignans, which is shown to decrease breast cancer risk by docking into estrogen receptors and providing weaker estrogenic messages, while blocking harmful, stronger ones.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • ~ Plant foods may cut breast cancer risk -- "Postmenopausal women who eat healthy amounts of plant foods rich in estrogen-like compounds called lignans may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study."

    Speedlinking 3/22/07 William Harryman 2007

  • Brevail is the first breast health supplement based on lignans, which is shown to decrease breast cancer risk by docking into estrogen receptors and providing weaker estrogenic messages, while blocking harmful, stronger ones.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Flaxseed is high in compounds called lignans, a type of phytoestrogen.

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

  • Flaxseed is high in compounds called lignans, a type of phytoestrogen.

    FOXNews.com 2011

  • Compounds in coffee and tea that could be responsible for the reduced risk include magnesium, antioxidants known as lignans and chlorogenic acids.

    Penn State Live 2010

  • Compounds in coffee and tea that could be responsible for the reduced risk include magnesium, antioxidants known as lignans and chlorogenic acids.

    Penn State Live 2010

  • Flax seeds contain estrogen-like chemicals called lignans that appear to dampen the effect of the body's estrogen.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • Compounds in coffee and tea that could be responsible for the reduced risk include magnesium, antioxidants known as lignans and chlorogenic acids.

    Penn State Live 2010

  • Compounds in coffee and tea that could be responsible for the reduced risk include magnesium, antioxidants known as lignans and chlorogenic acids.

    Penn State Live 2010

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