Flax seed oil Flax seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. Flax seed oil and flax seed contain substances that promote good health. Flax seed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be very helpful for heart inflammatory bowel disease, disease, arthritis and a variety of other health conditions. Flax seed, in addition to ALA, contains a group of chemicals called lignams that may play a role in the prevention of cancer. Flax Seed Oil is a rich balanced source of essential fatty acids. The high content of omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed oil is one of
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What is flax seed? First I will tell you what it can do. Number one, adding flax seed to your diet can fight cancer. It will help to regulate hormones and thus lower the risk of hormone sensitive cancers like prostate and breast cancer. Flax seed is grown in cold climates like Canada and the North Midwestern States. The cold weather allows the seeds to grow rich in omega-3 fatty acid. The omega-3 provides the core nutrients of the flax seed. The seeds are great sources of protein, fiber and lignans but the real health benefits come from the omega-3. A few of the tests that have been done with
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