What is Flaxseed?Natural source of ALA,Omega-3 EFAs,lignans,benefits and utility uses...

Contents

• Botanical Identification and info of flaxseed.
• Origin and Bible literature of Flaxseed.
• Botanical Description of Flaxseed.
• Constituents and Phytochemicals of Flaxseed.
• Natural ALA,Omega-3 source(Omega-3 EFAs).
• Comparative advantage of omega-3 supply between Flaxseed and deepsea fish oil.
• Rich source of lignans and the functions of flaxseed lignans.
• Uses of parts of Linum usitatissimum.
• Medicinal and Nutritional application,Therapeutics and Pharmacology of flaxseed.
• Health Benefits Highlights and Tips of Flaxseed.
• Other uses and actions of Flaxseed.
• Nutrition Facts of flaxseed: Why Use Flax Seed.
• Dosage and administration of Flaxseed: How much to take.
• Traditional Research of flaxseed.
• Modern Reasearch of Flaxseed.
• Research Update:Linum usitatissimum L.

Comparative advantage of omega-3 supply between Flaxseed and deepsea fish oil.:

Omega 3 fatty acid is considered essential. Your body CANNOT produce it, but requires it, so your diet must provide it. Most diets do not include this necessary fat. Flaxseed is unique in that 48% of its total fat content is Omega 3 fatty acids. Studies have also shown that alpha-linolenic acid may lower the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

 Both the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization recommend an increased daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
 Deepsee fish oil is a traditional omega-3 nutrition supplement, but we now have a more better nutrients from plant kingdom.
 Flaxseed provides approximately 100%~150% more omega-3 oils than the amount available from fish oil.
 It would take approximately 3 pounds of salmon to equal only 50 grams of flaxseed.

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