Flax Seed - 100% Organic - 1 Lb
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Introduction
Flax seed has become popular in the mainstream market. It can be found in a number of forms, including oils, oil capsules, whole seeds, ground seeds, and as an ingredient in breads, cereals, muffins, and breakfast bars. Since 80% of Americans may be deficient in the omega-3 essential fatty acids that flax provides, flax is one of the most important and most widely accepted of the herbal health foods.
Constituents
50-60% alpha-linolenic acid, extremely concentrated source of lignans (up to 800 times the concentration found in other foods).
Parts Used
Seed, whole or ground.
Typical Preparations
Oil, whole seeds, ground seeds, capsules, and added liberally to breads, cereals, muffins, and breakfast bars.
Summary
Flaxseed is a basic anti-inflammatory used to relieve pain and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, osteoporosis, irritable colon, diverticulitis, gastritis, enteritis, breast cancer, chronic constipation, and colon damage caused by laxative abuse. It also lowers cholesterol levels and may protect against atherosclerosis. Flaxseed can also be used as a poultice to draw blood to the surface to remove deep-seated inflammation, or as a moist warm compress to relieve pain or inflammation. The essential oils in flaxseed help promote brain health in newborns and unborn children.
Emerging scientific evidence demonstrating health benefits of omega-3 fats, particularly omega-3s from fish and flaxseed sources, has been a popular topic in recent news. Scientific claims have been made regarding the relationship between eating plans high in omega-3s and decreased incidence of diseases and disease symptoms. Heart disease, depression, asthma, arthritis, and lupus are just a few of the conditions that have been reported as benefiting from omega-3 intake. Though the potential benefits from omega-3s is great, researchers, to date, have established a proven relationship with omega-3 and decreased risk of heart disease, alone.
While the Institute of Medicine has not set a RDA (recommended daily intake) for omega-3s, it has established AI (adequate intake) amounts at 1.6 and 1.1 grams per day for adult men and women, respectively. Omega-3s, as fish oil, may be prescribed at therapeutic levels of 2 - 4 grams per day to lower triglyceride levels.
Flaxseed needs to be ground in order for the omega-3s to be absorbed by the body. A coffee bean grinder can grind the raw seeds, which are then stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to one month. Raw flaxseed can be purchased in bulk, unground or ground. At two to five dollars per pound, flaxseed is an inexpensive source of omega-3s. Flaxseed is also an ingredient in many commercial cereals, breads, crackers, and other baked goods. If you see whole flaxseeds in your bread, you need to switch brands.
Precautions
The fibers in flax can interfere with the absorption of prescription medications, nutritional supplements, or the nutrients in other foods. Take flax seed products 1 or 2 hours before or after meals, medications, or vitamin supplements. Flax seed should not be used for extended periods of time and it is considered a bulk forming laxative and adequate water must be taken with it.
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