Flaxseeds meal and oil.
Flaxseeds also known as linseeds can be obtained from common flax. The botanical name of the plant is Linum Usitatissimum and can be grown in Asia,  Europe and America.
Flaxseeds are one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, especially the essential alpha-linolenic one. They are rich in dietary fiber and they also contain magnesium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, folic acid and vitamin B6. Flaxseeds are excellent sources of lignans. The latest are phytoestrogens which act as antioxidants and contribute to prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer, especially breast cancer. All the above substances are far better absorbed, if flaxseeds have been ground to meal form, before eating. Food supplements are available in the market in flaxseed meal or flaxseed oil gel capsules form. The latest are taken like pills but the flaxseed meal can be added in any food, preferably after cooking, since high temperature destroys the contained alpha-linolenic acid. You can try the following links, if you want to find
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The daily recommended dose on the packet of a flaxseed supplement must be taken twice a day, since recent studies have shown that only half of the amount contained in a capsule or in a spoonful of meal is absorbed each time.
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Health benefits from flaxseed meal or oil usage.
The main benefit from regular inclusion of flaxseed meal or oil in a person's diet is the lowering of risk for cardiovascular disease. Alpha linoleic acid can help in good control of total cholesterol levels and the decrease of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides presence in the blood stream. Thus, along with lignans, witch act as antioxidants, alpha linoleic acid can provide great protection against atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, angina, coronary heart disease and stroke.
Because of its high content in fiber, flaxseed meal can regulate the intestine's function and prevent or treat constipation, relief from irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and decrease the risk for colon cancer. The contained fiber in the flaxseed meal can also help in control of blood glucose level in people with diabetes.
The lignans contained in flaxseeds act as human estrogens but in a far milder way. They can contribute to prevention or relief from hot flashes, decreased vaginal lubrication, mood fluctuations and osteoporosis in postmenstrual women.
No significant side-effect due the use of flaxseeds products has been reported. In pregnancy, flaxseeds preparations are considered relatively safe, if they are taken according to the instructions.
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