Enterolactone
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Enterolactone is a lignan
formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors found in plants. It acts as a phytoestrogen.
Lignan
The lignans are a group of chemical compounds found in plants. Lignans are one of the major classes of phytoestrogens, which are estrogen-like chemicals and also act as antioxidants. The other classes of phytoestrogens are the isoflavones and coumestans...
formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors found in plants. It acts as a phytoestrogen.