Question:
What do people take the Flax seed or flax products for?
I've seen many comments on different email groups but find nothing here and would love to know what the purpose of this item is. — Dawn R. (posted on April 29, 2003)
April 29, 2003
Flax seed is high in fiber, and supposed to prevent certain caners and
heart disease, it can also be used to replace some of the fat in your
favorite recipes. Do a search on yahoo for a information on it, some people
sprinkle it over yogurt, if it ground flaxseed, and flax oil can be
drizzled over anything you want, it has a nutty flavor and taste
— TotallyTori
April 29, 2003
i use to take it to help with the neuropathy in my feet, i was told it
would help. do not know if it did or not, now i take nothing at all and am
doing great! only 60089.05 pounds to go, well it feels like it sometimes!!
;o)
— janetc00
April 29, 2003
I use flax seed in baking fresh ground whole wheat bread. If it is not
ground, it will go right through you without any benefit. I grind mine in
a coffee grinder. It is fantastic fiber among other benefits. I stay
regular eating one piece of the bread a day.
— Cheri M.
April 29, 2003
Here you go:
Flax seed oil is a natural source of alpha-linolenic acid (an Omega-3
series of essential fatty acids). Researchers have found a low incidence
of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of
lignan in their diet. Scientist attribute this to the anti-astrogenic
effect of lignan. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole
grains.
Studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and
blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries which may result in
strokes, heart attacks and thromboses. It can also help protect the body
against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky
platelets and lowered immune function.
Flax seed oil is about 55% Omega-3 fatty acid and 20% Omega-6 fatty acid.
Although there is no established recommended daily allowance, it has been
proposed that the body needs 1-2% of its energy intake be of these two
essential fatty acids.
Flax seed oil is a source of calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus and Vitamins
A, B, D, and E.
vermontnutrition.com/flax.htm
and this is about the oil. The actual seed itself is much better:~)
— Cheri M.
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