The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil

01 Nov

Posted by admin as weight loss

Flax seed oil contains high levels of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids which can either be taken internally by eating the flax seeds or taking flax seed oil supplements or it can be applied externally as a pack for healthy skin.Flax seed oil is useful for healing scars, abrasions and also has anti-inflammatory properties and so is useful for inflamed skin or skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema. Flax seed oil is also useful for dry skin.

You may be surprised about how healthful flaxseed oil really is! It seems almost like a panacea – flaxseed oil has been used to treat practically any and all ailments. If you are experiencing any of the problems listed below, you may want to consider taking flaxseed oil. Of course, talk with a doctor before taking flaxseed oil for an extended period of time – realize that there are possible side effects.

Heart disease

Sunburn

Parkinson’s disease

The omega-3 family of fatty acids includes alpha-linolenic acid (known as ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (known as EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (known as DHA). The body needs all three of these. ALA is seen as the most important, because the human body can synthesise the others from it.

More than half of flax seed oil by weight consists of EPA, so one of the benefits of flax seed oil is that your body’s requirement of omega-3 is well covered. (Other good non-fish sources of omega-3 include kiwifruit, cowberry or lingonberry, assai palm fruit, and purslane.)

Vitamin B1 - Is also known a thiamin, it plays an important role in helping the body metabolize carbohydrates and fat to produce energy.

Vitamin B2 - (Also known a Riboflavin) Essential for converting carbohydrate into energy; Essential for normal tissue respiration; Necessary for healthy mucous membranes

Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells, the maintenance of the nervous system, and growth and development in children. Deficiency can cause anaemia. Vitamin B12 neuropathy, involving the degeneration of nerve fibres and irreversible neurological damage, can also occur.

Flaxseed has a hundred times more lignans than any other vegetables or grains like wheat bran, buckwheat, rye, oats, or soybeans. Lignans are known antioxidants which have anti-cancerous properties especially in regards to colon and breast cancer. These antioxidants have the ability to heal the body and excrete excess estrogen from the body. This helps the body avoid cancer, like breast or ovarian cancer, linked to estrogen. Lignans have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral healing properties.

Another benefit of flax seeds is that they have a lot of fiber and can help soften your stools and relieve constipation. You do need to drink a lot of water when you are eating flax seeds because if you don’t have enough liquids along with them it may have the opposite effect. Flax seeds can be and will give your food and nutty taste. Try sprinkling them over serial, putting them in your salads, eating them mixed in with cottage cheese ( the combination of cottage cheese plus flax seeds instead of cancer fighting properties) or even over ice cream.