What Are the Benefits of Flaxseed Oil in the Digestive System?
So many benefits from one small seed flax seeds close-up image by Konstantin Sutyagin from Fotolia.com The oil pressed from flaxseeds contains high doses of Omega-3 fatty acids, essential to a healthy diet. A daily dose can help those who wish to begin a “detoxification” program. Flax oil must be refrigerated to keep it fresh and can be taken orally in its natural form as a dietary supplement, added to raw foods such as salads or used in cooking. Emotional Stability Consumption of saturated fats can disturb hormone levels, which can alter emotional states; flaxseed oil helps to restore hormonal balance. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Flaxseed oil surrounds ingested cholesterol, thus reducing its absorption and lowering LDL (low-density lipids, or “bad” cholesterol) levels, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. Flaxseed oil also thins the blood, which also helps to prevent heart disease. Atherosclerosis Due to its natural fluidity, flaxseed oil maintains the suppleness of arteria
