Sesamolin is a
lignan
The lignans are a large group of low molecular weight polyphenols found in plants, particularly seeds, whole grains, and vegetables. The name derives from the Latin word for "wood". Lignans are precursors to phytoestrogens. They may play a role ...
isolated from
sesame oil
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil. ...
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Sesamin
Sesamin is a lignan isolated from the bark of ''Fagara'' plants and from sesame oil
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is ...
and sesamolin are minor components of sesame oil.
[Comparative analysis of sesame lignans (sesamin and sesamolin) in affecting hepatic fatty acid metabolism in rats. Lim JS, Adachi Y, Takahashi Y and Ide T, Br J Nutr., January 2007, 97(1), pages 85-95, ]
See also
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Sesamol, another phenolic component of sesame oil
References
Phenol antioxidants
Lignans
Benzodioxoles
Sesame
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