Enterodiol
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Preferred IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-2,3-Bis[(3-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butane-1,4-diol | |
Other names
(−)-Enterodiol
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.162.704 |
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C18H22O4 | |
Molar mass | 302.370 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Enterodiol is an organic compound with the formula [HOC6H4CH2CH(CH2OH)]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Adlercreutz, Herman (2007). "Lignans and Human Health". Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 44 (5–6): 483–525. doi:10.1080/10408360701612942. PMID 17943494. S2CID 31753060.
- ^ Lampe JW (2003). "Isoflavonoid and lignan phytoestrogens as dietary biomarkers". J Nutr. 133 (Suppl 3): 956S–964S. doi:10.1093/jn/133.3.956S. PMID 12612182.
- ^ Adlercreutz, H.; Honjo, H.; Higashi, A.; Fotsis, T.; Hämäläinen, E.; Hasegawa, T.; Okada, H. (1991). "Urinary excretion of lignans and isoflavonoid phytoestrogens in Japanese men and women consuming a traditional Japanese Diet". The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 54 (6): 1093–1100. doi:10.1093/ajcn/54.6.1093. PMID 1659780.