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Health From The Sun Cold-Milled Certified Organic Flaxseed - 15 oz
Great Tasting !Eat FiProFlaxTM alone or sprinkle it on cereal, salads, snacks
and other foods. Add FiProFlax to your favorite foods for extra nutrition.
Easy to digest, FiProFlax is great mixed in with cereal, yogurt or cottage
cheese. Sprinkle over salads, vegetables, pasta or potatoes. Kids love it
with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or dipped with bananas.FiProFlax
resealable, reusable pouch is immediately vacuum-packed to remove air and
exclude light. This process ensures optimum freshness. Does not need refrigeration
until after opening. Reseal and refrigerate after opening. Best if used
within 45 days after opening. May be resealed and frozen to extend shelf
life.Two tablespoons of FiProFlax supply:3g omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid
1g omega-6 Linoleic Acid LignansFour tablespoons of FiProFlax supply almost
as much oil as one tablespoon of Flax Oil, plus fiber, protein and lignans
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Since the beginning of civilization humans have consumed flaxseed. Asian medicine enlists it as a remedy for chest congestion, diarrhea, gonorrhea, and irritation of the urinary canal. Throughout history, flaxseed has been primarily used as a mild laxative. Long before people knew about the health benefits of flaxseed oil, they used whole and milled flax seeds as a laxative.
The flaxseed has a nutty, butter flavor and contains a
virtual powerhouse of nutrients. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (
Flaxseed oil is available in a capsule form, which often contains 500 milligrams alpha-linolenic acid per 1000-milligram capsule.
The flax plant is a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats can help reduce the inflammation that is a significant factor in conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraines. Flaxseed itself (ground or whole) also contains lignans, which may have antioxidant actions and may help protect against certain cancers, though this is far from certain. There is currently no information from human studies that flaxseed is effective in preventing or treating breast cancer. This product is available at any grocery store or health food store and can be taken as a supplement.
Flaxseed preparations have had experimental success as anticarcinogens.