Flaxseed oil benefits

FLAXSEED OIL BENEFITS

Flaxseed oil:

Flaxseed oil comes from flaxseed and also called linseed oil,  are rich sources of a heart-healthy omega 3, omega 6 essential  fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) that are vital to every cell, tissue and organ.  Flaxseed oil is easily available in market in capsule and liquid form. 

Flaxseed can be used in powder form with any meal and it also contains fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B, which are  not available in flaxseed oil.

Flax seed oil contains Per 1 tablespoon (14 g):

1. Calories: 126
2. Total fat: 14 g
3. Omega-3: 8 g
4. Omega-6: 2 g
5. Omega-9: 3 g

Whole Flax seed contains One tablespoon (10 grams):

1. Calories: 55
2. Water: 7%
3. Protein: 1.9 grams
4. Carbs: 3 grams
5. Sugar: 0.2 grams
6. Fiber: 2.8 grams
7. Fat: 4.3 grams

Benefits of Flaxseed oil

1. Heart disease- It helps to reduce cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes and maintain the blood pressure too. A patient with heart blockage takes 2 capsules of flaxseed oil daily for three months he/she can avoid the heart surgery.
2. Weight Loss - It is full of high content of fiber, good fats and thus helps to reduce the visual fats.
3. Cholesterol levels - It helps to reduce total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad) cholesterol levels. Advise to take two capsules of flaxseed oil daily.
4. Anti-Aging -It helps for stoop aging due to high content of antioxidants
5. Cancer- It may help to decrease the risk of breast, colon, skin and prostate cancer and balancing hormones in the body.
6. Fatty Liver - It helps to reduce the fats in liver.
7. Digestive conditions - It helps to prevent constipation in adults, thus a good remedy for colon problems.

Safety and side effects

Generally it’s safe to use flaxseed and flaxseed oil axcept if someone has gastric, diarrhea and during pregnancy.