Benefits and chemical composition
Flaxseed oil contains a large amount of dietary fiber, lignans, trace elements and omega-3 fatty acids. Rich in vitamins A, E, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, protein and zinc. Studies have shown that flax seeds can reduce blood cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar levels. Prevents some types of cancer, heart disease, arrhythmia, some chronic diseases, arthritis. Regular consumption of flaxseed oil can reduce the risk of stroke, reduce bad cholesterol in blood.
Cancer Prevention
Flaxseed oil helps prevent the growth of breast tumors and is used to prevent breast and colon cancer.
Source of Omega Fatty Acids
Flaxseed contains polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (which help reduce inflammation) and omega-6, which the human body is unable to synthesize. Flaxseed oil contains 2 times more Omega-3 than other foods. Flaxseed oil is rich in essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is converted in the body into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is part of fish oil.
Obesity
With regular consumption of flaxseed oil, weight loss is more active. First of all, due to the fact that this product helps to normalize fat metabolism and cleanse the body, it helps regulate appetite. After just two months of regular intake of flaxseed oil, extra pounds begin to go away faster than before.
Benefits for the body
Cosmetologists recommend flaxseed oil for enlarged skin pores, increased oiliness of the skin and a tendency to inflammation. This oil normalizes the sebaceous glands and evens out the complexion. Regular wiping of the nail plate and cuticles with oil will reduce dry skin and help to avoid cracks and brittle nails.
Regular use of flaxseed oil helps to improve insulin sensitivity in diabetes, reduces the severity of inflammation in joint diseases. Reduces cholesterol levels and blood viscosity, maintains normal blood pressure, increases vascular elasticity, reduces the risk of blood clots in blood vessels, which ultimately prevents the development of myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, reduces the risk of stroke and blood clots. Taking the oil helps maintain the health of the nervous system and improve bowel function, eliminates heartburn and constipation. Flaxseed oil helps fight oxidative processes in the body and has a protective effect on the liver.