Lignans

[Guest guest]

Someone asked this week " what are lignans " ?

Here are the paragraphs from Heintzman Farms' " Dakota Flax Gold " label:

" Q. What are lignans (a documented anti-cancer agent) and what do they do?

" A. Lignans are steroid-like compounds found in many plants but one of the

richest known source is in DFG. The benefits of lignan in the prevention

of colon and breast cancers are available to all people by simply adding

ground DFG in their diet. I have compared DFG to some other foods for your

information to show the amazing results: To get the same amount of lignans

as 1/4 cup of DFG, you would need to eat (in one sitting) a comparable

serving of one of the following: [chart pictures these foods!]

" Mon. 90 lbs of cabbage = 1/4 cup DFG

Tues. 82 lbs. of bananas=1/4 cup DFG

Wed. 75 lbs. of strawberries=1/4 cup DFG

Thurs. 26 lbs. of broccoli=1/4 cup DFG

Fri. 12 lbs. of wheat=1/4 cup DFG "

So, that may or may not answer someone's question about lignans. The

company's number is 1-800-333-5813.

Remember, this is ON the product, so of course is a " positive " spin. Also be

aware that I myself do not use this product, am only quoting the product, and

this is not intended as medical advice. Perhaps a chemistry-oriented person

or botany expert could verify [or not] this info.

Joyce (H.)