Five Flax Facts

These flax facts are not intended as medical advice. Its intentions is solely informational and educational.

1. A tablespoon of milled flaxseed contains up to 3800 mg of ALNA, the primary omega-3

2. All of the amino acids essential to human health are found in flaxseed.

3. The fiber in flaxseed is known for it effect in lowering cholesterol, it prevents cholesterol and bile acids from being reabsorbed into the body. Instead, they attach to the fiber and are carried out of the body with the wastes.

4. The soluble fiber in flaxseed buffers excess acid and it acts as a natural laxative to soothe and protect the sensitive intestinal lining. It improves regularity without side effects. Twp tablespoons of milled flaxseed per day helps maintain regularity. If presently on a low fiber diet, you may have increased intestinal gas for the first day or two, milled flaxseed absorbs 8 times its weight in water, so drink an extra glass of water per day.

5.The soluble fiber aids in the stabilization and modulation of blood glucose.