Health Benefits Of Flaxseed Oil

There are many health benefits that make consuming flax seed on daily basis a wise and healthy addition to any diet.

Flaxseed Oil

Some of these benefits include:

Anti-inflammatory

Natural laxative

Helps glucose control in diabetics

Softens dry skin

Reducing psoriasis

Lowering Cholesterol

Lowers Risk of breast cancer

Protects against cardiovascular disease

Reduce blood pressure

Kidney disease prevention

Decrease menopause symptoms

Flaxseed is also a good source for nutrition:

Rich in alpha linolenic acid

Lignans

Fiber

Omega-3 fatty acids

Potassium

Nutritional Information
Total Dietary Fiber Content (%) of Certain Plant Seeds* -------------------------------------------------------
Fiber Component	Flax Seed	Out Brand	Out Meal	Wheat Bran	Corn Bran	Rice Bran
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Total dietary fiber	40	17	11	49	78	75
Soluble fiber	10	8	5	5	3	4
Insoluble fiber	30	8	6	43	76	71
------------------------------------------------------- All data is from Dietary Fiber Guide, and Cereal Foods World