Lignan Extract Powder

Cardio-Care Capsule: Pack 400 mg; take once or twice daily with meals.

Brain-Boost Smoothie: Blend 1 g with blueberries, spinach & almond butter for a polyphenol lift.

Menopause Latte: Whisk 1 g into warm oat-vanilla milk at bedtime for gentle phytoestrogen balance.

Baking Upgrade: Replace 2 % flour with extract in breakfast muffins to add fibre & SDG.

Endurance Gel: Mix 600 mg into 40 g honey-lemon gel for long-run antioxidant support.

Heart Wellness: SDG converts to enterolactone, linked with balanced cholesterol and elastic arteries.*

Cognitive Support: Animal and pilot human studies associate plant lignans with sharper memory and executive function.*

Hormone Harmony: Mild phytoestrogen activity eases hot flashes and supports bone density in mid-life.*

Antioxidant Shield: Phenolic structure scavenges free radicals involved in cellular ageing.*

Gentle Fibre: Soluble gums feed gut flora and assist comfortable regularity.*

Serving Size: 1 scoop (≈ 1 g powder, supplying ~200 mg SDG)

Ingredients: 100 % flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) lignan extract powder

Does Not Contain: Added sugar · Caffeine · Soy · Gluten · Dairy · Artificial colours or preservatives

Allergen Information: Free from common allergens (contains flaxseed derivatives)

Usage Recommendation: Take 1 g once daily with meals or as advised by your healthcare provider; do not exceed 3 g per 24 h.

Storage Advice: Store in a cool, dry place; keep tightly sealed away from strong light and heat.

Keep Away From Children

Q: How much lignan extract should I take daily to see cholesterol or hot-flash improvements, and when will effects appear?

A: Most research trials use 300 – 600 mg SDG daily, equivalent to 1 – 1.5 g of this 20 % extract. Consistent intake for eight weeks typically trims LDL 8 – 12 % and raises enterolactone blood markers that correlate with fewer vasomotor symptoms. Pair the powder with 25 g dietary fibre, two litres of water and moderate exercise to accelerate results; expect perceptible warm-flush relief by the third menstrual-cycle or eight weeks in naturally post-menopausal schedules.

Q: Can I stack flax lignan extract with fish-oil or soy-isoflavone supplements without upsetting hormone balance?

A: Yes. SDG acts mainly as a weak selective-estrogen-receptor modulator, fish-oil supplies omega-3 anti-inflammatory lipids and soy isoflavones bind different receptor sub-pockets. Clinical dietitians often combine 1 g SDG extract, 1 g EPA + DHA and 100 mg genistein daily for comprehensive cardiovascular and menopausal support. Track menstrual timing and breast tenderness for the first two cycles; most users experience steadier mood and no gynecomastia-risk in men at these food-range doses.

Q: I’m on warfarin; will concentrated lignans interfere with INR levels or clotting time?

A: Flax lignans possess mild antiplatelet properties but do not directly inhibit vitamin-K pathways. However, sudden high-polyphenol intakes can subtly affect CYP-mediated warfarin clearance. Introduce at 200 mg SDG (≈ 1 g extract) every other day for a week, check INR on day eight, then build to your target dose if readings stay within therapeutic window. Report any unexplained bruising to your anticoagulation clinic immediately.

Q: Do lignans provide fibre similar to whole-flax meal, or should I still grind seeds for gut health?

A: This extract retains roughly 10 % soluble flax gum—excellent for intestinal viscosity but lower than whole-seed’s insoluble hull. Continue using one tablespoon freshly ground flax in porridge or yoghurt for bulk and omega-3 fats, while the extract supplies a precise, reproducible SDG dose without the extra calories or oily after-taste.