Flaxseed extract

Flaxseed P.E.

Botanical Source: Linum usitatissimum L.

Used Part: Seed

Specification: 10%, 20% Flax Lignans

Appearance: Brown Yellow fine Powder

Test Method: HPLC

Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL

Moisture: <5%

Ash: <5%

Description:

Flaxseed extract is a kind of plant ligan most notably found in flaxseed. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside, or SDG is existed as its main bioactive components. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside is classified as a phytoestrogen since it is a plant-derived, nonsteroid compound that possesses estrogen-like activity. Flaxseed extract SDG has weak estrogenic activity, when intake as food it will be trasfer to flax ligan which have same structure with estrogens.The level of SDG in flaxseed typically varies between 0.6% and 1.8%. Flaxseed extract powder secoisolariciresinol diglucoside can reduce the blood lipid, cholesterin and triglyceride, it can also prevent for apoplexy, hyperension, blood clots, arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia. In addition, flax seed extract powder SDG is benificial for diabetes and CHD.

Function:

1. Anti-cancer effect, such as breast cancer, prostatic cancer etc.

2. To reduce premenstrual syndrome;

3. To prevent against osteoporosis;

4. To lower cholesterol;

5. Help to treat Diabetes, coronary heart disease, kidney disease and so on.

Application:

1. In pharmaceutical field, it is used to preventing cancer and diabetes mellitus.

2. In cosmetics field, it owns the effect of whitening, dispelling spot, anti-wrinkle, activating skin cells, making skin more tender and firm.

3. In women health product, it is often used in relieving menopause discomfort.