Where does flax seed oil come from?

Flax seed oil comes from the seeds of the flax plant, which is a blue flowering plant that grows in Western Canada.

What makes flax and flax seed oil so healthy?

Flax is very high in ALA or alphalinolenic acid which is an omega 3 fatty acid.  These essential fatty acids help reduce inflammation in our bodies and thereby preventing heart disease, arthritis and bowel diseases.  Inflammation is also thought to contribute to other diseases.

One health challenge that many people have is that maintaining a good balance of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids. Omega 3’s prevent inflammation while Omega 6’s can cause inflammation.  In the right balance, we need both in our bodies.  The challenge that comes in is that  omega 6 EFA’s are very common in our diets.  Omega 3’s, however, only occur in things like flax and oily fish.  Most people struggle to get enough omega 3’s in their diet.  For this reason, supplementing with flax can be a good idea.

If heard that flax seed can help prevent cancer.  Is this true?

Yes, flax seed and flax seed oil may help prevent cancer.  Flax is very high in lignans.  Lignans in the body have been shown to help prevent certain types of cancer.  Among these are ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and osteoporosis.

Taken daily, flax seed and flax seed oil can positively impact your health.  With the ability to prevent cancer and improved cardiovascular disease, it is easy to say that most people should consider supplementation.

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