Uncover Flaxseed And Heart Health

Flaxseed And Cholesterol

Flaxseed is very effective in lowering the cholesterol  level in the blood. This seed is cheap when purchase entire. The seed must be ground in a blender , one cup at a time. Once ground , you should put it in a pot with a good lid and keep it in a pretty cool place.

According to the American Heart Association high cholesterol in women tend to have higher cholesterol levels than men about 45 years and older. Flaxseed is rich in the omega -3 fatty acid alpha- linolenic acid, that can help lower it.


An Italian study of 40 patients with cholesterol levels above 240 mg / dl, found that consuming ground flaxseed (20 grams daily) significantly decreased the levels of total cholesterol and LDL; the kind that clogs arteries, while which improved the total cholesterol ratio to HDL (low HDL levels may be a major risk factor for women).

In a Harvard study of 76,763 women, the researchers also found that those who ate a diet rich in alpha- linoleic fatty acid appeared to have a lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke, compared to women whose diets lacked this grease


What are the benefits of flaxseed
Flaxseed also provides fiber. Two tablespoons of flaxseed have four grams of fiber. Lignans , which are a particular type of fiber are found in flaxseed, can also be beneficial for  prevention of breast and prostate cancer. We recommend adding one to five tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the diet several days a week. In case you choose to consume flaxseed oil , it must be raw.


Flaxseed is one of the richest sources in lignans. Lignans act as phytoestrogens ,replacing estrogen when the body can not produce them in sufficient quantity, as occurs during menopause, or blocking its effects when  are produced in excessive amounts.

They can help prevent certain cancers, particularly those related to hormones, such as breast, endometrial and prostate cancer and may also help prevent certain inflammatory reactions. Can also find oil flax seed in pearls providing great lignan concentration.


Also you can buy ground flaxseed if you do not want  purchase it entire. Should be stored in a pot as soon as the package is opened. It should start eating the seed slowly to avoid possible allergy. During the first week of use, you should start with 1/ 4 teaspoon a day.


After a week can increase the daily amount to take 2 tablespoons a day.The person must continue to take seed a lifetime to keep protecting the heart. Flaxseed can be taken mixed to any kind of food you want.

Many people put the seed in oatmeal, others in yogurt or juice or in salad , soups, on peanut butter or baked fish.