Product Description
It may be tiny, but it's mighty: The Linseed also called as flax seed
carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. And while
it's not technically a grain, it has a similar vitamin and mineral
profile to grains, while the amount of fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3
fatty acids in flax leaves grains in the dust. Additionally, flax seed
is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their
intake of starches and sugars. And its combination of healthy fat and
high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss and maintenance
-- many dieters have found that flax seed has been a key to keeping them
feeling satisfied.
UseFlax is grown both for its seeds and for
its fiber. Various parts of the plant have been used to make fabric,
dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets, hair gels,cloths,ropes,high quality
paper and soap. Flax seed is the source of linseed, which is used
as an edible , as a nutritional supplement, and as an ingredient in
many wood finishing products. Flax is also grown as an ornamental plant
in gardens. The Latin species name usitatissimum means most useful,
pointing to the several traditional uses of the plant and their
importance for human life.
Nutrients and clinical researchFlax seeds
contain high levels of dietary fiber as well as lignans, an abundance of
micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids (table). Flax seeds may lower
cholesterol levels, especially in women. A study done at Duke University
suggests that flaxseed may stunt the growth of prostate tumors,[14]
although a meta-analysis found the evidence on this point to be
inconclusive.[15] Flax may also lessen the severity of diabetes by
stabilizing blood-sugar levels.[16] There is some support for the use of
flax seed as a laxative due to its dietary fiber content[6] though
excessive consumption without liquid can result in intestinal
blockage.[17] Consuming large amounts of flax seed may impair the
effectiveness of certain oral medications, due to its fiber content,[17]
and may have adverse effects due to its content of neurotoxic cyanogen
glycosides and immunosuppressive cyclic nonapeptides.[citation needed
One of the main components of flax is lignan, which has plant estrogen
as well as antioxidants (flax contains up to 800 times more lignans than
other plant foods contain).