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enterolactone, a primary estrogen-like molecule from the emphasis has been solely upon its phytoestrogen
flaxseed, was found to be related to strong bone mineral lignan content. Yet it is apparent that flaxseed exhibits
density. [Clin Endocrinology 56: 321-28, 2002] unusual health benefits not observed in other herbal
phytoestrogens such as red clover or black cohosh. A
Iron Needs Throughout Life
Growth Years Years of Fertility Change of Life
Males High iron needs Markedly lower iron needs Lower iron needs
Females High iron needs High iron needs Markedly lower iron
(unless hysterectomy) needs
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possible explanation of the reasons for the widespread One answer to this question is that these high hormone
health benefits attributed to whole ground flaxseeds is levels occur when iron levels are low and metallic
described below. minerals like iron are either being lost in the monthly
menstrual flow or being donated to a developing baby.
It should not be a surprise that precisely when women
lose their ability to control iron, when monthly blood
loss with accompanying iron depletion ceases, is exactly
when the risk of breast cancer rises dramatically. For
example, the liver stores iron and iron stores in the liver
are higher among women in whom menstruation has
stopped before the age of 50. [Ann Internal Med 127:
105-10, 1997]
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fertile years the likelihood of developing breast cancer
The recent introduction of the world s first lignan extract is only 1 in 231 up to age 39. But there is an abrupt
(Brevail, Lignan Research) is noteworthy. Brevail elevation in risk from age 40 to 59 years to 1 in 25
assuredly provides 50 milligrams of lignans extracted women, and from 60-79 years of age to 1 in 15 women,
from flaxseed whereas the lignan content of flaxseeds [Breast Cancer Family Foundation] which coincides
themselves can vary considerably. The omega-3 and with the buildup of iron.
IP6 phytic acid content of this product is currently
unknown and the product may be more appropriate for It is well established that the iron content of cells
women dealing with symptoms of PMS or the onset of increases the risk of cancer. [Environmental Health
menopause than for breast cancer itself. Many women Perspectives 87: 291-300, 1990; Pathobiology 60:
already report improved well-being, stronger nails, 2-9, 1992] Iron has not received much attention in
more interest in mid-life bedroom activity, and fewer discussions of estrogen-induced carcinogenesis and
menopausal symptoms using Brevail. A recent study human hormone-associated cancer. An elevated
shows that about a third of women age 18-25 years of dietary intake of iron enhances the incidence of breast
age have polycystic ovaries which causes a relative rise tumors in animals. The buildup of iron in the body
in testosterone and the appearance of facial hair and has been specifically linked to higher mortality rates
acne. [Clin Endocrinology 51: 779-86, 1999] Brevail due to cancer among postmenopausal women. [Int J
may be beneficial to these women. Epidemiology 24: 665-70, 1995]
Flax Lignans and Iron Control
Risks for Regulation
Breast Cancer of Iron
While the etiology of breast cancer is linked to high Menopause; Loss of menstruation
advanced age and blood loss of iron
life-time exposure to estrogen, there are disparities in
studies that attempt to establish this association. [J Alcohol Increases dietary
absorption of iron
Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 80: 163-74, 2002] Estrogen
alone is not the sole governing factor in breast cancer. Plant food diets Iron more difficult to
absorb from plants
If estrogens alone were the primary factor in breast Red meat consumption Contains highly
absorbable form of iron
cancer, then why don t more women get this form of
Soy and flax Provides phytic acid to
cancer during their fertile years when hormone levels
consumption control (chelate) iron
are very high?
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Estrogen administration increases iron accumulation. [European J Cancer Prevention 5: 19-36, 1996] Bran
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