The Amazing Health Benefits of Flaxseed


The flax plant has been used for thousands of years with wonderful benefits to humanity. Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. 

Flaxseed is essential to great health. It helps prevent atherosclerosis. It fights heart disease by lowering the bad cholesterol and triglycerides. It also decreases the tendency of blood to clot inappropriately. Research suggests that flaxseed protect against breast, prostate, colon, melanoma, and other cancers. 

 Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health and relieve constipation.

Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to the following three constituents:

  1. Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Flaxseed is one of the richest sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are the good fats. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.

  2. Lignans. These are powerful plant chemicals that have been shown to prevent colon and breast cancer. Lignans also have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.

  3. Fiber. A type of carbohydrate which helps in digestive health and constipation. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.


Studies show that adding ground flaxseed to your diet can boost your immunity against disease. The white blood cells of the immune system become even more potent defenders against tough pathogenic microorganisms.


Other benefits of flaxseeds:

*Reduces Inflammation. 

*Support healthy bones. 

*Combats Depression.

*Lowers Blood Sugar.

*Maintain proper kidney function and

  fluid balance.                                                                                                        

*Alleviates Menopausal Symptoms. 

*Helps With Dry Eyes Syndrome.

*Regulate pressure within the eyes,

   joint capsules, and blood vessels.

*Helps regulate blood pressure.

*Regulate nerve transmission.

*Regulate smooth muscle tonicity,

  such as in the gastrointestinal tract.


Did you know…

Flaxseed is one of the oldest crops, having been cultivated since the beginning of civilization. The Latin name of the flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful”. Flax was first introduced in United States by colonists, primarily to produce fiber for clothing. Every part of the flaxseed plant is utilized commercially, either directly or after processing. The stem yields good quality fibers having high strength and durability.

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