Flax seeds are a magic dietary food, a storehouse of various vitamins. They contain protein, fiber, magnesium. They contribute to weight loss by reducing a person's appetite.
During the processing of seeds into oil, fiber and magnesium are volatilized. But still, there are many useful substances in flax oil that can improve human health and protect against certain diseases.
The oil in its composition contains fatty acids that our body needs so much.
Of course, the effect of flax seeds on human health is more favorable, but flaxseed oil also helps to avoid some unpleasant health situations:
1. Flaxseed Oil Reduces Bad Cholesterol
Studies have shown that regular consumption of flaxseed oil reduces the risk of cholesterol plaque formation on the walls of blood vessels;
2. Possibly But Not Proven To Help Fight Cancer
The experiment was performed on animals. Flaxseed oil slowed down the development of cancer cells; this option had not yet been tested in humans in the fight against this disease;
3. The skin gets better
Taking flaxseed oil on a regular basis, the skin becomes more elastic, less susceptible to various irritations;
4. Flaxseed oil protects against progressive diabetes
There is no complete proof from medical science for this. But in research, those who took a tablespoon of flaxseed oil were able to stabilize and lower their blood sugar levels, and those who drank more oil were only able to stabilize, but not lower;
5. Reduces the level of various inflammations in the body
Studies have shown that for people who are overweight, it does act as an antibiotic;
6.Improves the work of blood vessels and the entire cardiovascular system
This moment is achieved by reducing and normalizing pressure in humans, as well as by improving the condition of the vessels themselves. The vessels of people taking flaxseed oil become more elastic and strong;
7. Improves the functioning of the digestive system and stomach.
If there are problems with digestion, it will help your stomach, if there are problems with stool, and here it will come to the rescue, normalizing the functioning of the digestive system. With all this, for a positive effect, flaxseed oil should be consumed no more than 15-20 milliliters per day.
There are also harmful consequences from flaxseed oil and situations when you don't need to drink it:
1. Pregnant. The baby may be born prematurely;
2. Children under 16;
3. New mothers during breastfeeding;
4. People who have poor blood clotting;
5. Before operations.
Taking flaxseed oil is absolutely simple, as you probably already understood, the main thing is not to overdo it. Therefore, one tablespoon in the morning is a perfectly normal dose.
Since flaxseed oil can not be taken by everyone, complications are possible, then before doing this, consult a doctor.
All health, and see you soon!