Flax seed, from the linen plant Linum usitatissimum, is a
source of linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic (omega-6) acids, which are
the body’s raw materials for making ‘prostaglandins’ — substances that
regulate processes such as inflammation, bronchial constriction, male
sexual function, nerve and kidney function, blood pressure, immunity,
blood sugar levels, stomach acid, mucus production in the stomach
lining, and uterine stimulation.
Scientific studies have provided evidence that supplementary flaxseed oil and its components can:
reduce excessive blood clotting (a cause of strokes and phlebitis) (40 g/day flaxseed oil)
increase production of other important omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
decrease inflammatory processes (such as those involved in asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis)
decrease risk and death rate from heart disease
ameliorate chronic fatigue syndrome
alter composition of nerve cell membranes and improve their function
decrease symptoms (but not DNA damage) of sunburn
ameliorate dry eye syndrome
reduce breast cancer risk (5.8 g/day linolenic acid)
The
body’s production of prostaglandins from flaxseed oil require adequate
amounts of vitamin C, niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), zinc, and
magnesium. Deficiencies in any of these substances will therefore
prevent flaxseed oil supplements from ameliorating inflammatory
ailments.
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