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BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED!!
The seeds come from flax, one of the oldest
fiber crops in the world - known to have
been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China.
Flaxseed is a popular traditional food
and remedy as flaxseed and flaxseed
oil, or linseed oil, contain alpha-
linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty
acid. Benefits--
1. flaxseed oil may lower cholesterol level
2Ground flaxseed - but not flaxseed oil - may
also help with menopausal symptoms.
Research has shown that 40 grams per day
may be similar to hormone therapy for
improving mild menopause symptoms, such
as hot flushes and night sweats.3. A normal blood pressure reading is 120 over 80. If you consistently exceed these numbers, visit your physician. Consider adding flaxseed oil to your diet and you may be saving yourself –literally– from the headaches associated with hypertension as well as hypertension.
4. Protecting against cancer-
Consuming flaxseed may help protect
against prostate, colon, and breast
cancers. Flaxseed is thought to prevent
the growth of cancerous cells because
its omega-3 fatty acids.
5.Improving blood sugar
There is strong evidence to suggest
6.
Protecting against radiation--
A diet of flaxseed may protect skin tissue
from being damaged by radiation
Beware of it's side effects!
Pregnant women should stay on the safe side
and avoid consuming flaxseed because of its
estrogen-like properties which doctors believe
may affect pregnancy outcome. In
addition, people
suffering from a bowel obstruction should avoid
flaxseed too (because of its high level of fiber.
More side effects are--
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