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Health Benefits of Flax
Seed
Ground 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:
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Reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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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.
Research has show that ground flax
seed can:
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Increase
levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the
risk of coronary heart disease in women.
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Provide a lubricating effect
that is beneficial for arthritis sufferers.
•
Promote the
production of essential fatty acids that are essential
for healthy growth of blood vessels, nerves, skin and
other tissues.
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Promote the
production of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances)
that aid in reducing inflammation, high blood pressure
and the risk of cancer.
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 |
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Zinc |
12.0 |
| Vitamin
E |
0.6 I.U. |
Copper |
1.0 |
| Vitamin
A |
10 I.U. |
Manganese |
2.1 |
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|
Boron |
3.0 |
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Chromium |
0.5 |
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|
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.
How
to Reach Us
Tel: 1-403-364-2888 / 1-403-364-2802
(9 am - 5 pm MST Weekdays)
Fax: 1-403-364-2889
Email:
Eco-Vie
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Div of EcoChem Inc.
Box 1388
Hanna, Alberta
Canada T0J 1P0
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