| Can Flax Seed To Help You Reduce Cholesterol Naturally?
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By: Tiara James
The high fiber content, lignans and omega-3 qualities in flax
seed are natural preventative properties for heart disease.
Studies prove that when flax seed is added to the diet, harmful
LDL cholesterol drops, while good HDL cholesterol remains or
increases.
Flaxseed is a whole grain that can be found in health food
stores and some supermarkets. It can be sprinkled on food, or
is sometimes used in baked goods, such as muffins or bread.
What is So Special with Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains a substance called alpha linolenic acids.
Alpha linolenic acid is omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those
found in fish such as salmon. Omega 3 fatty acid is a type of
essential fatty acid, which can only be acquired from food.
Aside from alpha linolenic acid, flaxseed is also rich in
another substance called lignan, which is a type of
phytoestrogen and also provides fiber.
Flaxseeds and Cholesterol
Flaxseeds can help lower cholesterol, protect against heart
disease and control high blood pressure. Several studies
indicate that flaxseed oil, as well as ground flaxseeds, can
lower cholesterol, thereby significantly reducing the risk of
heart disease. Flaxseed oil may also have a protective effect
against angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure. In
addition, a 5-year study done recently at Boston's Simmons
College found that flaxseed oil may be useful in preventing a
2nd heart attack. It may also help prevent elevated blood
pressure by inhibiting inflammatory reactions that cause poor
circulation and artery-hardening plaque.
Good food, no magic bullet
All plant foods, including flax, have good things to offer.
Garlic, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, legumes, and whole grains
all have a range of beneficial chemicals. If you want to add
flaxseeds to your diet, that's a good idea. But if
cheeseburgers are your main source of calories, adding
flaxseeds won't help much.
Known as linseed in Europe, flaxseed is prized by
health-conscious eaters everywhere due to its abundant omega-3
fatty acid content. Small, oval-shaped flaxseeds come from the
flax plant, which is grown in European countries, including
France, Belgium, Russia, and Germany. In the United States,
flaxseeds are primarily produced in Montana, Minnesota, Texas,
and the Dakotas.
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the diet. Researches has proven that the ancient Flax Seed is
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