Properties of Flaxseed
In the past 10 years a large number of scientific studies have been devoted to research on flaxseed and its amazing oil, known as alpha-linolenic acid or omega 3.
At a recent conference held at the "Flax Institute of the United States, scientists focused their attention on flaxseed and its role in healing and prevention of many degenerative diseases.
Research and clinical experience demonstrate the following benefits due to regular consumption of flaxseed:
1) Cancer.
For over 35 years, and researcher Dr. Johanna Budwig lipid linseed oil has been used successfully in therapy. She has over 10,000 (ten thousand) documented cases of successful treatments to cancer patients made using linseed oil as the main treatment.
In his New York clinic, the late Dr. Max Gerson used flaxseed as the principal agent to fight cancer. More recent studies show that LNAs (essential fatty acids) kills human cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Cancer cell lines derived from cancers of breast, prostate and lung were studied. As mentioned earlier, research suggests that lignans may fight chemical agents responsible for initiating tumors and block estrogen receptors, which could reduce the risk of colon cancer. According to Dr. James Duke's Department of Agriculture United States, flaxseed contains 27 components identified as cancer prevention.
2. Heart Disease.
One of the unique characteristics of the oil in flaxseed is that it contains a substance that resembles prostaglandins, which could well mean a powerful therapeutic value. Prostaglandins regulate blood pressure and functions of the
arteries, also have an important role in calcium metabolism and energy metabolism. No other vegetable oil so far to match the properties of linseed oil.
Similarly, the ability to regulate blood of the LNAs prevent blood clots in the veins and arteries due to excess fatty acids from polyunsaturated oils (good fats). This includes prevention of heart attacks if used early and lifestyle changes to one with moderate exercise with a healthy diet.
3. Diabetes.
It is suspected that diabetes that begins in adulthood is partly due to deficiency of LNA's (good fats) and excess consumption of saturated fats.
While this syndrome can take 30 years to emerge as a disease, can achieve reduction of symptoms with positive changes in diet and proper supplementation of LNA from flaxseed oil. Deficiencies of vitamin and mineral intake may worsen the disease condition. The LNAs may decrease insulin requirements for diabetics.
4. Inflammatory conditions.
Fatty acids reduce inflammation conditions of all kinds. Inflammatory conditions are those that end in "itis" in which include: bursitis, tendonitis, tonsillitis,
gastritis, iletis, colitis, meningitis, arthritis, plebitis, prostatitis, nepritis, splenitis, hepatitis, pancreaitis, otitis, etc.. Like lupus, many of these conditions are alleviated with the use of LNAs.
5. Skin conditions.
Animals exhibited in the show "pedigree" are fed with linseed oil, to keep your skin healthy and shiny coat. Similarly, recent studies have shown that human skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema improved significantly when patients were flaxseed oil supply in their diets. These skin conditions are due to lack of essential fatty acids in their diets. If you use linseed oil in your diet regularly, noticed that his foot and hair becomes smoother and healthier. The oil is beneficial for treating dry skin, dandruff and skin sensitive to sunlight.
6. Sexual disorders.
Dr. Budwig found that flaxseed oil is a natural aphrodisiac. The most common cause of sexual impotence in men and lack of orgasmic response in women is
blockage of blood flow in the pelvic area. The restriction of blood flow prevents full expansion or erection and orgasm does not occur. The solution is to unblock the arteries generally thin, and consumption of flaxseed oil may help. Flaxseed oil is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best aphrodisiacs of the decade.
7. Calm under stress.
Many people find increased calmness is the most profound effect of using linseed oil. This brings a sense of calmness often within a few hours. This can occur in part because during stress, fatty acids slow the overproduction of biochemical agents such as arachidonic acid commonly found in chronically stressed.
8. Retention of liquids.
The fatty acids of flaxseed prevents the kidneys to excrete sodium and water. Fluid retention (edema) occurs in cases of swollen legs, some forms of obesity, PMS, and all levels of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
9. Vitality and athletic ability.
One of the most notable signs of improved health due to the use of flaxseed is an increased vitality and energy. Flaxseed metabolism and increases the efficiency of cellular energy production. This simulates the cellular and respiratory oxidation by which energy is produced and we experience as heat. For athletes looking to reduce fat and have a slender body, these are excellent news!.
10. Other conditions.
Fatty acids are necessary for visual function (retina), adrenal function (stress) and sperm formation. They often improve symptoms of atherosclerosis Multiple in effect when the fatty acid consumption is high this is rare. The oil in flaxseed may be useful in training for fibroids (fatty acids emit viscous secretions and improves shortness of breath), some infertility and abortions, some behavioral problems (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression), allergies, addictions (drugs and alcohol) and other wrong
