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PRIME GOLDEN FLAX
The health benefits of flaxseed
are increasingly well known.
From
the Flax Council of Canada:
“Omega-3
fatty acid.
About 42% of flax seed is oil, and more than 70% of that oil is
polyunsaturated fat, a healthy fat. Flax also contains 57% of the
important omega-3 fatty acid, ALA.”
“Studies
show a diet high in ALA reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering
cholesterol and by preventing the buildup of harmful deposits in arteries.
In other studies, where scientists studied large groups of people to find
disease trends, increasing the ALA content of the diet corresponded to a
decrease in risk of stroke and heart disease. … studies showed the ALA
in flax slowed inflammation which led to cell growth in cancer. Another
study on women newly diagnosed with breast cancer showed a slowing of
tumour growth with the addition of flax to their diet.”
“Lignans.
Flax seed is also one of the richest plant sources of lignans, providing
up to 800 times more lignans than most other foods in a vegetarian diet.
Lignans are phytoestrogens – compounds that have been shown in
laboratory studies of animals to help protect against certain kinds of
cancer, particularly cancers of the breast and colon, by blocking tumour
formation. The lignans and
ALA in flax help prevent inflammation that affects the body’s immune
system. Flax in the diet may be useful in the treatment of such immune
disorders as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and lupus.”
“Extra
fibre.
Flax seed contains soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre can lower
blood cholesterol levels, while insoluble fibre moves the stool through
the colon more quickly, helping bowel movements.”
“Diabetes:
Studies show flax lowers blood glucose in healthy, young adults.”
2009 Canadian research shows
that flaxseed Proteins may reduce blood pressure and potentially reduce
the risk of cardiovascular disease. (JOURNAL
OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS 2009)
2008 New Zealand research
indicates that flaxseed lignans may prevent prostate cancer. (MOLECULAR
NUTRITION AND FOOD RESEARCH 2008); French researchers reported that a high intake of lignans
could reduce the risk of breast cancer. (JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER
INSTITUTE 2007)
2010 Iowa State University
research showed that flaxseed lignans lowered cholesterol in men. (Science
Daily, 2010)
2005 Taiwan research indicates
flax lignans may improve hair loss. (NUTRA-INGREDIENTS 2005); 2009
Canadian research indicates lignans are linked to healthier, thinner
women.
(BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRTION)
Canada’s climate has long been considered the
reason for the superior quality of Canadian flaxseed.
Supplementing the nutrition, Prime Grains Golden Flax has a very
nice flavor.
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