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Research suggests that our bodies use natural plant lignans, now sparse in the the modern diet, to safely and gently buffer and balance potentially adverse effects of excess or toxic estrogens, established as the most well-known cause of certain breast problems. Studies in animals with breast cancer have found that lignans from whole flaxseed and pure lignan:

• significantly slow the growth rate of tumors
• significantly reduce tumor size
• significantly reduce the number of tumors
• increase the lifespan of animals with these tumors.

A dramatic 300% reduction in breast cancer risk has been noted in women consuming a high intake of lignan as compared to women whose consumption of lignan was relatively low. This is a significant breakthrough for women today, as you will see as you read on.

Beginning in the year 2000, the American Cancer society's annual projections indicate an alarmingly sharp increase in breast cancers.

• Early period—before age of 12 (extends length of exposure)
• Short cycles—if the time between periods is short the exposure to estrogen is greater over a lifetime.
• Late menopause—more exposures
• Late pregnancy after age 30 increases risk
• Childless women have an increased risk of breast cancer.
• Not breast feeding—menstruation and ovulation stop with breast feeding so the overall lifetime exposure to estrogen is less.
• Hormones—HRT increases risk over time as it increases exposures. Obesity—estrogen produced in fatty tissue.
• A heavy body weight increases risk in the post menopausal years
• High fat diets increase risk—especially when fats are trans fats or hydrogenated fats (heated fats such as corn, soy, safflower and canola oils can form dangerous trans fats)

Exercise—daily exercise reduces circulating estrogen.
• Consume the "good" fats, for example, omega 3 fats found in flax oil (but not flax oil that has in any way been heated), or in fish oil.
• Reduce exposure to "xenoestrogens" in air and water. Xenoestrogens act like estrogens in the body and too much exposure can have the same effects as too much exposure to the body's own estrogen. Xenoestrogens are generated from herbicides and pesticides in food, air, and water.
• Consuming 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day increases lignan intake. Shelf stable foods that you buy off supermarket shelves, "convenience" and prepackaged food, contain less lignans than fresh fruits and vegetables.

Women need a safe, effective and well tolerated substance that can reduce exposure to estrogen. A recent study conducted among women in eastern Finland (where dietary lignan intake is typically higher than in the U.S.) found that in 194 pre and post menopausal women, higher blood lignan concentrations were linked to a striking reduction in breast cancer risk.

The highest phytoestrogen consumption and concentrations in biological fluids are found in women living in countries where cancer incidence is low, while the lowest concentrations were found in breast cancer patients or in women at high risk for breast cancer. These findings led researchers to assess the effects of flax. An abundance of animal and human research suggests that the flaxseed lignan exerts effects similar to the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen with apparently a much greater degree of tolerability.

In a three month trial usage program, women who increased their SDG lignan intake experienced greater peace of mind and well-being. PMS, peri, pre and post menopausal symptoms improved.

SDG lignans cannot fully saturate receptor sites or replace estrogen so the natual balance is maintained. If you are taking HRT, tamoxifan or any other treatment check with your physician.

Information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to cure, diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Educational purposes only, not intended to replace or contradict any health care professional.