Where are the Flaxseed Health Benefits?
In a recent in-depth study published in the highly respected, peer-reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists found that omega 3 oil, with EPA and DHA, reduces the rates of ALL CAUSES OF DEATH! However, flaxseed oil produces NONE of the amazing omega 3 health results. (Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jul; 84 (1): 5-17) So here’s the bottom line about the omega 3 benefits of flaxseed oil. There are none. ALL of the extraordinary omega 3 health benefits come from fish oil, NOT flax. Heres a partial list of benefits, proven by research, for omega 3 fish oil: • Less painful inflammation from arthritis, psoriasis, colitis, injuries and gout; • Reduction of unpleasant symptoms from PMS and menopause; • A greatly reduced risk of both heart disease and stroke; • A lower risk of breast cancer and prostrate cancer; • Prevention of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes; • Better brain development and functioning; • Lower risk of Alzheimers disease; • And less depression.Wow! So how come more peop