Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside, >=97% (HPLC)

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) a metal-chelating ligand, that displays antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects in breast cancer cells. It elicits reno-protective properties against cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. SDG is a potent anti-inflammatory agent which prevents the interaction of blood-brain-barrier with inflammatory cells and protects against neuroinflammatory diseases. It is also an excellent anti-diabetic agent.

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside is a phytochemical present in flax, sunflower, sesame and pumpkin seeds. It is a precursor of mammal lignans and a phytoestrogen. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside has been shown to have antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.

General description

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) is one of the essential dietary lignans found in flaxseed. It has an oligomeric structure.

Packaging

50 mg in poly bottle

10 mg in glass insert