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Flaxseed
Beneficial in Chronic Would Healing
June 16, 2010 - Flaxseed oil is well known as
one of the best sources of the essential fatty
acids. It contains approximately 50-60% of the
omega-3 essential fatty acid known as linolenic
acid or alpha-linolenic acid and roughly 18-20%
of the omega-6 essential fatty acid known as linoleic
acid. Although flaxseed oil contains ample amounts
of both essential fatty acids, its true importance
is due to the fact that it is nature's richest
source of linolenic acid, which is frequently
deficient in American diets. The essential fatty
acids in flaxseed play a role in a wide range
of health conditions.
There are several types of wounds,
including surgical, traumatic and chronic wounds.
Traumatic wounds may be caused by mechanical,
traumatic or thermal injury, including contusions,
abrasions, punctures, fractures, burns and frostbite.
The surgical wound is usually clean and easiest
to heal. By definition, chronic wounds may be
more difficult to heal, and include pressure sores
and diabetic ulcers.
Researchers investigated whether
a new flax dressing product was beneficial in
treating long-standing venous ulcers. The product
was comprised of fibers, oil emulsion and seedcake
extract from genetically engineered flax plants
containing a broad spectrum of antioxidants. The
results after 12 weeks was application of this
bandage yielded a more rapid rate of healing and
reduced wound exudes and wound size. Several participants
experienced complete wound healing during the
12 week period. The patients reported that the
bandage diminished the pain usually accompanied
with chronic venous ulceration. The researchers
concluded that this study suggests flax as a bandage
is beneficial for chronic wound healing and also
relieves pain.1
1 Skorkowska-Telichowska
K, Zuk M, Kulma A, et al. New dressing materials
derived from transgenic flax products to treat
long-standing venous ulcers--a pilot study. Wound
Repair Regen. 2010.
Omega-3s
May Cut Bowel Cancer Risk
May 22, 2010 - Alternative Medicine Blog -
By Cathy Wong, About.com
Guide to Alternative Medicine
Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce risk of bowel
cancer in certain people genetically predisposed
to the disease, a new study suggests. The study
found that omega-3s (healthy fats naturally available
in fish oil and flaxseed) could help decrease
the number and size of precancerous growths known
as "familial adenomatous polyposis" (FAP).
For the study, researchers focused on 55 patients
who had inherited a genetic mutation that spurs
the development of FAP and, in turn, raises their
risk of bowel cancer. Twenty eight of the patients
took omega-3s in supplement form daily, while
the other 27 were given a placebo. At the end
of the six-month period, researchers found that
the number of polyps had risen by almost 10 percent
among those who had taken the placebo. Those who
had been treated with the omega-3 supplement,
meanwhile, had a 12 percent drop in their number
of polyps. What's more, polyp size increased in
the placebo group, but fell in the omega-3 group.
Flaxseed
may help stem ovarian cancer
May 11, 2010 - UPI.com, United Press International,
Inc.
A U.S. researcher says a flaxseed diet helped
lessen the severity of ovarian cancer in hens.
Janice Bahr of the University
of Illinois said flaxseed -- a rich source of
alpha-linolenic acid -- has already been shown
to inhibit colon, breast, skin and lung cancers.
She is a co-author of a study that linked flaxseed
added to the diet to increased survival times
in chickens with ovarian cancer.
"The chicken is the only
animal that spontaneously develops ovarian cancer
on the surface of the ovaries like humans,"
Bahr said in a statement.
The study, published in Gynecologic
Oncology, found hens fed the flaxseed-enriched
diet for 1 year had a significant reduction in
late-stage ovarian tumors. The hens fed the control
diet had more late-stage tumors and the cancer
was more likely to spread.
The researchers also found hens
fed flaxseed were more likely to maintain a healthy
weight. Both diets had equal caloric content,
but the flaxseed-fed hens weighed less at six
months than the control-fed hens, the study said.
 Flaxseed
Protects Against Cancer, Diabetes
May 9, 2010 - Flaxseed may play a role in preventing
breast, prostate, colon and skin cancers while
the soluble fiber and other components may affect
insulin secretion and maintenance of steady blood
sugar, according to a review paper, published
in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food
Safety.
The paper evaluated current
research on flaxseed, its role as a functional
food, and any potential benefits it may have against
diabetes and certain cancers. Flax is rich in
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3
fatty acid, and phytochemicals such as lignans.
“Flaxseed has been the
focus of increased interest in the field of diet
and disease research due to the potential health
benefits associated with some of its biologically
active components,” according to researchers
at the School of Food Science and Technology at
Jiangnan University in China.
Sources: * Institute of Food
Technologists: Flaxseed May Provide Antioxidant
Health Benefits
 Flaxseed,
the Wonder Food
May 5, 2010 - Contributed by The Epoch Times
(Reporter)
· Click
here to read the original story at The Epoch Times
Flaxseed is a true wonder food. It is typically
used to produce linseed oil and manufacture linen,
however it has now been found to be incredibly
nutrient dense.
Flaxseed is very low in carbohydrates,
making it ideal for people who limit their intake
of starches and sugars, its combination of healthy
fat and high fiber content make it a great food
for weight loss and weight maintenance. Many dieters
have found that flaxseed has been a key to keeping
them feeling satisfied.
Available at any health food
and specialty store, it is highly recommended
that these seeds should be bought whole and ground
at home with a simple coffee or spice-grinding
machine. (Flaxseed needs to be ground to make
the nutrients available; otherwise they will just
“pass through”).
Ground flaxseed may be kept
for many months in the refrigerator or freezer.
Whole flaxseed keeps for several years in clean,
dry storage at below zero F to 80 F.
“Though not readily available
at all places, this seed has excellent benefits
such as being high in fiber and omega-3 fatty
acids and is recommended by us to all our patients,”
says Kusuma, Dietician at Fortis Hospital. Flaxseed
is high in most of the B vitamins, magnesium,
and manganese, but this little seed is just getting
started. There are three additional nutrient groups
which flaxseed has in abundance, and each has
many benefits.
High Fiber Content:
Dietary fiber in flaxseed adds bulk to
waste products in the gut and increases movement
in the gastrointestinal system. The fiber content
in flaxseeds has been shown to help lower cholesterol,
stabilize blood sugar levels, and relieve constipation.
Flaxseed is Rich in
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids
are a key force against inflammation in our bodies.
Evidence shows that inflammation plays a part
in many chronic diseases including heart disease,
arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and even some cancers.
Inflammation in the body may be enhanced by having
too little omega-3 fatty acid intake (also found
in fish, and walnuts) especially in relation to
omega-6 fatty acid intake (in oils such as soy
and corn oil). In the quest to equalize the ratio
of these two kinds of oils, flaxseed can be a
real help. The omega-3 alpha linolenic acid, ALA,
in flaxseed is an Essential Fatty Acid for humans
which is used in the body’s neural tissues, in
the retina of the eye, and in the cell walls of
brain.
Phytochemicals:
Flaxseed is high in phytochemicals,
including many antioxidants. It is perhaps our
best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines
to substances that tend to balance female hormones.
There is evidence that lignans may promote fertility,
reduce pre-menopausal symptoms, and possibly help
prevent breast cancer. In addition, lignans help
prevent Type 2 diabetes. Click
here to read the original story at The Epoch Times
 Flaxseed
Protects Against Cancer, Diabetes
May 5, 2010 - Capico International Update,
http://capico.blogspot.com
Flaxseed may play a role in preventing breast,
prostate, colon and skin cancers while the soluble
fiber and other components may affect insulin
secretion and maintenance of steady blood sugar,
according to a review paper, published in Comprehensive
Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety.
The paper evaluated current research on flaxseed,
its role as a functional food, and any potential
benefits it may have against diabetes and certain
cancers. Flax is rich in alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid, and phytochemicals
such as lignans.
“Flaxseed has been the focus of increased interest
in the field of diet and disease research due
to the potential health benefits associated with
some of its biologically active components,” according
to researchers at the School of Food Science and
Technology at Jiangnan University in China.
Sources: *Institute of Food Technologists: Flaxseed
May Provide Antioxidant Health Benefits Posted
by Capico International
Flaxseed
Lowers High Cholesterol in Men, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily (Mar. 30, 2010) — A new study
from Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness
Research Center (NWRC) may give men a way to combat
high cholesterol without drugs -- if they don't
mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily
diet.
A
Fat That's Make Your Heart Healthy
May 25, 2009 - Written by Jack Sabharwal, UB
Post
Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA): Oils extracted
from olives, groundnuts, sesame seeds, rapeseed,
canola and flaxseed contain MUFAs,
which protect the ...
Facts
About Flax
May 2009 - By Toby Smithson, RD, LDN - (www.HealthNewsDigest.com)
Looking for a delicious way to help lower your
risk of heart disease? Flaxseed
provides health benefits that lower your risk
for heart disease, help prevent some forms of
cancer, improve blood sugar control of diabetes,
and relieve constipation. Flaxseed
contains three beneficial elements which include
Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytochemical
lignans (plant chemicals that are helpful in the
prevention of chronic diseases).
Northern
Crops Institute Holds "Flaxseed: Adding Functional
Food Value" Short Course
May 6, 2009 - www.grainnet.com
Fargo, ND—Flax seed is center stage at Northern
Crops Institute (NCI) this week (April 28-30).
The short course is co-sponsored by AmeriFlax,
the trade organization that represents North Dakota
flax producers.
Flaxseed is one of the highest
plant sources of omega-3 fat, with over 50% of
the fat portion in flaxseed comprised of an omega-3
fat called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), according
to the Ameriflax website.
Every ounce (about 3 Tbsp.)
of ground flaxseed delivers more than 30% of the
recommended daily fiber intake.
Flaxseed is about 20% protein
with many “essential” amino acids
that the body cannot make on its own.
Flaxseed is literally loaded
with lignans, natural cancer-preventative phytonutrients.
Finally, flaxseed is full of
vital vitamins and mineralsfolate, vitamin
E, vitamin B-6, copper, zinc, magnesium and potassium.
Doggy
delights: When tuna, liver, garlic, chervil and
flaxseed combine
05/13/2009 - By Lee Svitak Dean, Minneapolis
Star Tribune
When it comes to baking, don't ask Klecko to choose
between people or dogs. With four furry friends
at home, it's no contest for this professional
baker. As he likes to say, "Bake for people,
they're thankful for a day. Bake for your dogs,
they're thankful for life."
Tips
on preventing dry skin during winter
January 2009 - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com,
OH
Supplement from the inside with flax seed. Flax
seed oil is loaded with essential fatty acids,
accelerates healing and is a natural anti-inflammatory
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