A Few of the Many Health Benefits of
Flax…
- Flax is very high in lignans, which have anti-tumor
properties—lignans act as antioxidants that could mirror the results of
Tamoxifen, the anti-cancer drug for breast cancer.
- Flax is a natural food that has been consumed for
thousands of years by many civilizations with noticeable health benefits
and no artificial drug side effects.
- Omega 3’s—flax is recognized as the richest source of
essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as alphalinolenic acid (ALA and Omega-3
fatty acids).
- Lignans—flax contains high levels of lignans, which are
natural compounds that help prevent many types of cancer, such as breast,
colon and prostate cancer.
- Fiber—as a whole grain, flax contains high levels of
both soluble and insoluble fiber, which has been recognized by the
National Cancer Institute as an essential part of your diet for the
prevention of many cancers.
- Your body cannot make the essential fatty acids,
Linoleic (Omega-6) or Linolenic (Omega-3), from other elements; instead,
they must be consumed as part of your daily diet. Research has indicated
that we consume too much Omega-6’s and not enough Omega-3’s, but flaxseed
contains these essential fatty acids in perfect balance.
- In proper balance, omega-3’s and omega-6’s work to form
the membranes of every cell in your body, play a vital role in the active
tissues of your brain, and control the way cholesterol works in your
system.
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