Composition containing iso-flavonoids and lignans

摘要

There is provided a composition and method of treatment useful to combat disease states, such as cancer, especially before such disease states are clinically detectable or alternatively when they are less advanced. The composition is capable of elevating the levels of iso-flavonoids (e.g. genistein) and lignans (e.g. enterolactone) in the body to therapeutically useful levels. Conveniently the composition of the present invention is presented in the form of a foodstuff, conveniently in the form of a biscuit or "cookie" and contains a soya component, together with a flaxseed component and/or a rye component.