Matairesinol

Matairesinol is an organic compound. It is classified as a lignan, i.e., a type of phenylpropanoid. It is present in some cereals, such as rye, and together with secoisolariciresinol has attracted much attention for its beneficial nutritional effects.

Metabolism

The plant lignans are precursors of the enterolignans. A number of plant lignans are metabolized to the enterolignans that can potentially reduce the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

Biomedical considerations

Although some studies attribute disease preventative benefits of lignans, the results are inconclusive. Matairesinol has been found to act as an agonist of the adiponectin [receptor 1].