Lariciresinol

Lariciresinol

Lariciresinol

Chemical compound

Lariciresinol is a lignan, i.e., a type of phenylpropanoids. It is the precursor to enterolignans by the action of gut microflora. Enterolignans are of interest because they are speculated to exhibit beneficial medicinal properties.

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Occurrence

In food, it is found in sesame seeds and in Brassica vegetables.[1] It is also found in the bark and wood of white fir (Abies alba).[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Milder, Ivon E. J; Arts, Ilja C. W; Putte, Betty van de; Venema, Dini P; Hollman, Peter C. H (2007). "Lignan contents of Dutch plant foods: A database including lariciresinol, pinoresinol, secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol". British Journal of Nutrition. 93 (3): 393–402. doi:10.1079/BJN20051371. PMID 15877880.
  2. [2]
    Benković, Eva Tavčar; Grohar, Tina; Žigon, Dušan; Švajger, Urban; Janeš, Damjan; Kreft, Samo; Štrukelj, Borut (2014). "Chemical composition of the silver fir (Abies alba) bark extract Abigenol® and its antioxidant activity". Industrial Crops and Products. 52: 23–28. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.10.005.


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