Flaxseed, also known as Linum usitatissimum, is a powerful food crop rich in dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid. It also contains lignans, which are phytoestrogens similar to estrogen. One dangerous condition that flaxseed may help manage is high cholesterol, a leading contributor to heart disease...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES HERE
Taking flaxseed by mouth appears to reduce total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol, especially in people who are overweight or already have...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES HERE
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