Fight Free Radicals And More With Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside is a lignan and phytonutrient that can be found in many types of seed with flaxseed being a particularly rich source

. Studies have shown that this lignan can protect your body's cells from dangerous free radicals, regulate estrogen levels and more. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and its health benefits.

1) DISCOVERY:

Awareness of the lignans dates back to the time of the ancient Egyptians where flaxseed was used as a food and medicine. However, they were not discovered until thousands of years later in 1956. Shortly after this discovery in the early 1980s scientists started to study secoisolariciresinol diglucoside.

2) HEALTH BENEFITS:

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside is a powerful antioxidant that keeps your body's cells safe from free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body's cells during oxygen related reactions). Additionally, it is a potent phytoestrogen (a substance that regulates estrogen levels in the body) which can prevent cancer (a disease that causes your body's cells to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way), heart disease and osteoporosis (reduced bone mineral density).

Early evidence indicates that this lignan may also have a further role to play in human health. For starters it may protect against atherosclerosis (a health disorder where hard plaques form in your artery walls, reduce the flow of blood and increase your heart disease risk), diabetes (a health disorder which causes your blood glucose levels to become extremely high) and hyperlipidaemia (a health disorder where the concentration of fats or lipids in your blood becomes extremely high). It may also lower blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that blocks your arteries and increases your risk of heart disease), lower high blood pressure and boost your heart health (by protecting the heart from free radicals, lowering high blood pressure and reducing LDL cholesterol levels). However, further evidence is required before these benefits can be confirmed.

3) RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE (RDA):

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside does not have an official RDA but most sources suggest taking between 25 milligrams (mg) and 50mg of this lignan per day will allow you to enjoy all its benefits.

4) FOOD SOURCES:

Flaxseed is the richest source of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and contains 166mg per 100 grams (g). Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are also good sources but the exact amounts they contain are not known.

5) OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS:

Currently there are no adverse effects associated with consuming high levels of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside. However, people who are suffering from cancer and women who are pregnant should check with their doctor before eating this lignan.

by: Tom Parker

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