FLAX SEED IS A RICH SOURCE OF
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Flax seed is a source of
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and lignans that exhibit a
number of properties that are essential to good health.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is both
an essential fatty acid and an omega-3 fatty acid that
can aid in:
•
Regulating cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure.
•
Controlling immune and inflammatory disorders.
Lignans are plant substances that,
when ingested, are broken down in the digestive system
into two main lignans, enterodiol and enteolactone.
These lignans circulate thru the liver and are
subsequently excreted in the urine. Lignans are thought
to bind to estrogen receptors in the body and reduce the
risk of hormonally related cancers. Flax seed is the
richest know source of lignans.
Ground Flax Seed
is also rich in protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, beta-carotene,
calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc. The
fiber benefits of flax seed can only be found in the ground
flax seed.
Typical
ground flax seed intake: 25 to 30 grams / day
Research has show that ground flax
seed can:
•
Increase
levels of good cholesterol (HDL).
•
Provide a lubricating effect
that aids in reducing joint problems.
•
Promote the
production of essential fatty acids that are essential
for healthy growth of blood vessels, nerves, skin and
other tissues.
•
Promote the
production of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances)
that aid in reducing inflammation and high blood pressure.
Typical nutritional analysis - Flax
Seed
| Ingredients |
% |
Ingredients |
mg/100g |
| Protein |
24.0 |
Thiamin |
0.03 |
| Moisture |
4.0 |
Riboflavin |
0.10 |
| Crude
Fiber |
8.0 |
Niacin |
5.0 |
| Soluble
Fiber |
10.5 |
Pyridoxine |
10.0 |
| Insoluble
Fiber |
22.0 |
Pantothenic
Acid |
7.0 |
| Ash
|
3.4 |
Calcium |
410 |
| Saturated
Fat |
3.0 |
Phosphate |
880 |
| Monounsaturated
Fat |
6.0 |
Sodium |
32.0 |
| Polyunsaturated
Fat |
29.0 |
Potassium |
880 |
| Linoleic
Acid |
7.0 |
Iron |
8.3 |
| Alpha-Linolenic
Acid |
22.0 |
Magnesium |
750 |
| |
|
Zinc |
12.0 |
| Vitamin
E |
0.6 I.U. |
Copper |
1.0 |
| Vitamin
A |
10 I.U. |
Manganese |
2.1 |
| |
|
Boron |
3.0 |
| |
|
Chromium |
0.5 |
| |
|
Manganese |
2.1 |
| Ingredients |
g/100g
Protein |
| Alamine |
4.0 |
| Arginine |
10.8. |
| Aspartic
Acid |
10.0 |
| Cystine |
3.8 |
| Glutamic |
20.2. |
| Glycine |
6.0 |
| Histidine |
2.9 |
| Isoleucine |
4.6 |
| Leucine |
6.3 |
| Lysine |
3.9 |
| Methionine |
2.3 |
| Phenylalanine |
4.5 |
| Proline |
4.4 |
| Serine |
3.2 |
| Threonine |
4.6 |
| Tryptophan |
2.3 |
| Tyrosine |
2.7 |
| Valine |
5.2 |
Note:
For
optimum nutrient value, use ground flax seeds instead of
flax oil. Flax oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, but it
does NOT contain the beneficial lignans and fiber. The
lignans and fiber are removed in the production process to increase
shelf life.
Always
purchase whole flax seed - Avoid purchasing ground flax seed
- its potency may be diminished due to improper handling and
storage.
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