Flaxseed oil contains omega fatty acids for heart health.

Flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components but, it owes its healthy reputation primarily to three ingredients:

•      Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.
•      Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75-800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
•     Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.

reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease. Here are more details:

Cancer

Recent studies have suggested that flaxseed may have a protective effect against cancer, particularly breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. At least two of the components in flaxseed seem to contribute, says Kelley C. Fitzpatrick, MSc, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada.

In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

Further, the lignans in flaxseed may provide some protection against cancers that are sensitive to hormones without interfering with the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. Some studies have suggested that exposure to lignans during adolescence helps reduce the risk of breast cancer and may also increase the survival of breast cancer patients, Thompson says.

Lignans may help protect against cancer by:

·         Blocking enzymes that are involved in hormone metabolism.

·         Interfering with the growth and spread of tumor cells.

Some of the other components in flaxseed also have antioxidant properties, which may contribute to protection against cancer and heart disease.

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take one (1) soft gelatin capsule with each meal.

Ingredients:  Flaxseed oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water and caramel color.

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