Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Looks like we're right up there with the rest of the world on flaxseed. The Oprah Magazine had a blurb this month, saying: " Everyone's talking about: flaxseed. Why the buzz? Flaxseed's powerhoust of nutrients--including omega-3's, fiber, and phytochemicals called lignans--appears to help lower cholesterol, reduce blood clotting, and prevent abnormal heart rrrhythms and breast cancer, while boosting the immune system. The science: in a study of postmenopausal women, those who consumed about 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily for 3 months lowered their LDL and total cholesterol. Breast cancer patients who took 2-1/2 TBS per day for approx 5 wks showed a reduced rate of tumor growth. Drawbacks: there are no known side effects of flaxseed in small doses; however, the supplement (pill) form offers only the oil. High in omega 3's, the pill has no fiber or lignans, nor almost any of flaxseed's other nutrients. Bottom line: take the pill only as a source of omega-3's (one gram twice a day). To get the full benefit of flax, crush the whole seeds in a coffee grinder or buy it pre-ground. " Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Looks like we're right up there with the rest of the world on flaxseed. The Oprah Magazine had a blurb this month, saying: " Everyone's talking about: flaxseed. Why the buzz? Flaxseed's powerhoust of nutrients--including omega-3's, fiber, and phytochemicals called lignans--appears to help lower cholesterol, reduce blood clotting, and prevent abnormal heart rrrhythms and breast cancer, while boosting the immune system. The science: in a study of postmenopausal women, those who consumed about 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily for 3 months lowered their LDL and total cholesterol. Breast cancer patients who took 2-1/2 TBS per day for approx 5 wks showed a reduced rate of tumor growth. Drawbacks: there are no known side effects of flaxseed in small doses; however, the supplement (pill) form offers only the oil. High in omega 3's, the pill has no fiber or lignans, nor almost any of flaxseed's other nutrients. Bottom line: take the pill only as a source of omega-3's (one gram twice a day). To get the full benefit of flax, crush the whole seeds in a coffee grinder or buy it pre-ground. " Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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