USE OF LIGNANS IN FOODS

摘要

The invention provides the use of one or more health components selected from the group of lignans, in particular lignans derived from flaxseed, enterolactone, enterodiol and precursors thereof, in particular secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol in the production of foods with anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing properties. Also provided is a method of administering such components to persons in need of the intake of an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing component.