Enterodiol Explained

Enterodiol is an organic compound with the formula [HOC<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CH(CH<sub>2</sub>OH)]2.

It is formed by the action of intestinal bacteria on lignan precursors. As such it is sometimes classified as a enterolignan or mammalian lignan.[1] [2] Elevated levels of enterodiol in urine are attributed consumption of tea and other lignan-rich foods.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 10.1080/10408360701612942. Lignans and Human Health. 2007. Adlercreutz. Herman. Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 44. 5–6. 483–525. 17943494. 31753060.
  2. Lampe JW . Isoflavonoid and lignan phytoestrogens as dietary biomarkers . J Nutr . 2003 . 133 . Suppl 3 . 956S–964S . 12612182 . 10.1093/jn/133.3.956S. free .
  3. 10.1093/ajcn/54.6.1093. Urinary excretion of lignans and isoflavonoid phytoestrogens in Japanese men and women consuming a traditional Japanese Diet. 1991. Adlercreutz. H.. Honjo. H.. Higashi. A.. Fotsis. T.. Hämäläinen. E.. Hasegawa. T.. Okada. H.. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 54. 6. 1093–1100. 1659780. free.

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