Phytoestrogens are chemicals produced by plants that act like estrogens. These chemicals mimic and supplement the action of the bodies own hormones.
Lignans are one of the two major classes of phytoestrogens, they are naturally found in grains, berries and vegetables. Research has shown that lignans affect the estrogen signaling system. Estrogens play an important role in the development and progression of breast cancer.
Since the research shows that lignans affect the estrogen signaling system, they may therefore have a potential to affect breast cancer risk.
The lignan antioxidants can be found in flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, rye, soybeans, broccoli, beans, and some berries.
This research will hopefully contribute to the development of further studies on the effects of phytoestrogens on cancer.
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