Flax seed oil comes from the seeds of the flax plant, first cultivated in Europe and used for skin inflammation and constipation. By pressing the thin brown seeds, a super healthy oil is produced that has gained a reputation for treating a range of health problems from fertility issues to cancer.
Most people consume excessive bad fats in their diet, but the oil from flax seed is loaded with the good fats that are essential for humans to survive.
One of flax seed oils' key ingredients are essential fatty acids, or EFAs, which the body needs to protect cell membranes. Flax helps the cell membranes admit healthy substances while blocking damaging ones like free radicals.
One of the EFAs in flax oil is known as Omega-3 fatty acid. Fish oils have been popular for years due to their high level of Omega-3, but research has shown that flax seed oil contains twice as much Omega-3 as fish oils. Most American diets lack Omega-3 and this can lead to serious health problems. Omega -3 has been shown to reduce coronary disease and cholesterol, kill certain cancer cells, and help improve response to stress.
Flax seed oil is also useful with problems of constipation and hemorrhoids and for people with stomach problems. The fiber and mucilage prevents toxic build up in the bowel and lubricates and absorbs toxins. The oil may prevent gall stones from developing and even breakup existing stones.
Flax seed oil should be taken with food for best absorption. Mix it with juice drinks or yogurt and cottage cheese. Sprinkle it on top of a salad or a piece of bread.
We recommend Barlean's Highest Lignan Count Flax Oil
My wife Jean uses it on her salads nearly every day.
