The beginning of the flax cultivation is dating from 4000-2000 BC, when it became common practice in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and some regions of the Middle East. From the very beginning, the value of flax was both culinary and domestic and because of its nutritional, health, culinary benefits in the 8th century, King Charlemagne passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it.
Flaxseed oil is a colorless to yellowish oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant. It is cold pressed oil, without chemical components, obtained through cold pressing process of the seeds. All the nutritional and health benefits of the flaxseed are found in the cold pressed flaxseed oil.
Flaxseed and its oil have been promoted since the 1950s as a food and dietary supplement with anti-cancer properties. It is said that it lowers cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, and prevents cancer. In the case of flaxseed oil, evidence of risk reduction is strongest for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
Flaxseed oil is also beneficial for the digestive tract. The strong fiber content of flaxseeds—including their mucilaginous fiber—help to delay gastric emptying and can improve intestinal absorption of nutrients. Flaxseed fibers also help to steady the passage of food through our intestines.
Flaxseed oil is also beneficial for the digestive tract. The strong fiber content of flaxseeds—including their mucilaginous fiber—help to delay gastric emptying and can improve intestinal absorption of nutrients. Flaxseed fibers also help to steady the passage of food through our intestines.
The primary omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseeds—alpha-linoleic acid can be helpful for the cardiovascular system. As the building block for other messaging molecules that help prevent excessive inflammation, ALA can help protect the blood vessels from inflammatory damage.
This oil contains B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. It is excellent source of vitamin E, a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Flaxseed oil is also rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
Characteristics and uses:
• increases the body’s production of energy and also increases stamina;
• It helps prevent Atherosclerosis;
• It eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity;
• It strengthens finger and toe nails;
• It treats some cases of depression;
• It helps in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis;
• It improves the absorption of Calcium
• Reduce menopause symptoms;
• Promote healthy skin;
