Flax Oil with Lignan

[StephN]

Barlean's Organic Lignan Flaxseed Oil
Lignans are a highly studied and researched class of plant chemical (phytochemical) and a form of insoluble fiber that have recently come to the forefront of nutritional research. Compelling studies funded by the National Cancer Institute have shown that lignans may possess impressive preventative properties. Research has established that the amount of lignans present in human blood samples is directly related to the amount of lignan rich producing foods consumed. When flaxseed was compared to other lignan rich producing foods, it was found to have 200-800 times more lignan precursors. By using the Barlean's Bio-Electron process the flax particulates (high in lignan precursors) is retained in the oil, offering nature's richest source of these valuable plant chemicals.

Hi Everyone -
I have been following the flax oil/seed - estrogen +/- discussion.
For 2 years I have been buying Barlean's flax oil with lignan. I am not pushing a certain brand, but know of this one that is also organic.
Some here have said there is NO lignan in the OIL - but here it is!
The back label with the contents list says: "Lignans (SDG) 4 - 11 mg"

I am not sure about the 4 -11 mg part - if that depends on how many caps you take in a day or what. The blurb above also states "high in lignan precursers" which I would like to know more about. (They have a contact to ask questions on the web site.) They suggest from 3 to 9 caps per day and I never take more than 2. I know some of you take the oil by tablespoonful and/or eat the ground seeds. We were using the ground on cereal in the morning and other uses for time to time, but have gotten in the habit of taking the capsules.

My hormone receptors are both negative, and I was post-menopausal when the cancer was diagnosed. Even so I still don't like to press my luck with too many phytoestrogens, as we have learned that tumors can change hormone AND HER2 status as new ones may arise. Not sure how true that is for post-menopausal patients??, but have heard of it.

This post is meant as informational to those wanting some lignans in oil form.
After reading about other foods high in lignans, I find that I eat a good amount of those as seasons permit. Been picking blueberries and now raspberries off our own bushes lately. Look forward to them every year! Forunately there are enough for us and all the birds that hang around here.