Flax seed extract Flax lignans

Main Function & Application

  Flaxseed extract is a kind of plant ligan most notably found in flaxseed. Secoisolariciresinol diglycoside, or SDG is existed as its main bioactive components. SDG is classified as a phytoestrogen since it is a plant-derived, nonsteroid compound that possesses estrogen-like activity. SDG has weak estrogenic activity, when intake as food it will be trasfer to flax ligan which have same structure with estrogens,   The level of SDG in flaxseed typically varies between 0.6% and 1.8%. SDG can reduce the blood lipid, cholesterin and triglyceride, it can also prevent for apoplexy, hyperension, blood clots, arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia. In addition, SDS is benificial for diabetes and CHD. Now the application of SDG is already very popular in America and Europe.

Function

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 .

Application

- Medical Use: estrogenic and antioxidant activities,anti-breat cancer

- Cosmetic Use: For its high-performance antioxygenic property, it can protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and effectively reduce melanin deposition and the formation of freckles to keep skin healthy. 

- Healthcare products Use:  women and men care products.