Description
Flaxseed is the seed from the plant Linum usitatissimum. The seed or the seed oil is used to make medicine. It is a good source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. The fiber in flaxseed is found primarily in the seed coat. Taken before a meal, flaxseed fiber seems to make people feel less hungry, so that they might eat less food. It is believed this fiber binds with cholesterol in the intestine and prevents it from being absorbed.
Flaxseed also seems to make platelets, the blood cells involved in clotting, less sticky. Overall, flaxseed’s effects on cholesterol and blood clotting may lower the risk of “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).
Flaxseed is also used for disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), and coronary artery disease.
Some people use flaxseed to lower their risk of getting weak bones (osteoporosis) and to protect against breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.
Flaxseed is sometimes applied to the skin for acne, burns, boils, eczema, psoriasis, and to soothe inflammation.
Dosage: Take 1 softgel taken 1 to 2 times daily preferably with meals‚ or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Caution: This product is not intended for pregnant or lactating women and children under the age of 18. Should consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a cool dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
