If you have been considering supplementing with flax seed oil, then you will want to read this article. Specifically, we will be discussing where flax seed is derived from and why it is an excellent choice for dietary supplementation. When you are done reading, you should understand what flax and flax seed oil can do for you.
The flax plant is a beautiful blue flowering plant that grows in Western Canada. People supplement with either the ground up seed of the flax plant or an oil that is made from the seed.
Flax has several substances that are believed to promote overall good health. In fact, it may be one of the most important supplements you will ever take. It is believed to support the nervous system, immune function, circulatory system, cardiovascular system, reproductive systems and joints.
One of the keys to why flax seed and flax seed oil is so good to you is that it is rich in ALA or alphalinolenic acid. This omega 3 fatty acid is an essential fatty acid that is critical for your health. It works in your body to reduce inflammation and it is believed to prevent heart disease, bowel disease and arthritis. Maintaining a healthy balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids is critical for your health. The biggest challenge is that omega 6 EFA’s are prevalent in our diets and omega 3’s are not. For this reason, supplementing with flax is a good idea for most everyone.
Another key component of flax that makes it so important to your health is that it is rich in lignans. There are numerous studies that show a relationship between a high level of lignans in the body and low cancer risk. It is believed that they may, in fact, prevent certain types of cancer. These types include osteoporosis, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer. It is also believed that people with a high level of lignans are at a reduced risk for heart disease.
Between the high levels of omega 3 fatty acids and lignans, most people will agree that flax seed oil supplements are a good idea for just about everyone.
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