Flaxseed And Breast Health

The connection between flaxseed and breast health …
Flaxseed is high in lignan, a naturally occurring compound that lowers circulating estrogens in your body.
Flaxseed appears to decrease estrogen production which may inhibit the growth of breast cancer tumors.
Lignans are also antioxidants with weak estrogen-like characteristics. These characteristics may be the mechanism by which flaxseed works to decrease hot flashes.