Risk of cardiovascular disease–related and all-cause death according to serum concentrations of enterolactone: Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study

M Vanharanta, S Voutilainen… - Archives of internal …, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
Background Enterolactone is a plant-derived compound that has been associated with a
reduced risk of acute coronary events and cancer. Several studies have suggested that
serum enterolactone concentration may play a role as a biomarker of a diet high in fiber and
vegetables. Owing to its phenolic structure, enterolactone and its plant lignan precursors,
which are converted by intestinal bacteria to enterolactone, are potential antioxidants.
Methods The associations between serum enterolactone level and the risk of coronary heart …