Regulate Estrogen Levels 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 potent antioxidant that protects your body's cells from dangerous free radicals (harmful 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 studies suggest that this lignan may also have further health benefits. For starters it may prevent atherosclerosis (a condition where hard plaques cause blockages in your artery walls, restrict the flow of blood and ultimately increase your heart disease risk), diabetes (a disease where your blood glucose levels become dangerously high) and hyperlipidaemia (an abnormally high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood). It may also reduce blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that causes blockages in the arteries and increases your heart disease risk), reduce high blood pressure and increase cardiovascular health (by protecting the heart from free radicals, reducing high blood pressure and lowering LDL cholesterol levels). However, more research is required before these benefits can be validated.

3) RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE (RDA):

No official RDA has been set for secoisolariciresinol diglucoside but most sources suggest consuming between 25 milligrams (mg) and 50mg of this lignan each day will allow you to take full advantage of 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:

There are no negative overdose symptoms associated with eating secoisolariciresinol diglucoside. However, pregnant women and people suffering from cancer should speak to their doctor before consuming this lignan.

by: Tom Parker

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