FLAX SEED MD

Flax, sometimes known as linseed, is a blue flower that is part of the Linaceae family - a group of some 150 plant species distributed around the world. The flax flower, grown for both the flax seed and its flaxseed oil (linseed oil), has many uses. After processing, the flax seed is made up of 1/3 oil and 2/3 fiber, protein, and mucilage. When the oil is extracted, it becomes a rich source of essential fatty acids, containing alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA), and omega 6 essential fatty acid. Omega 3 essential fatty acid helps to build cell membranes in the body, which serve to protect the cells of the body. The brain is also largely composed of fats, known as phospholipids. Phospholipids are made frome essential fatty acids (EFAs), which can be found in flax seed products. A diet that is deficient in omega 3 can cause a number of health risks. Apart from the flax seed oil, the fiberous byproduct of flax seeds are a great source of lignans, vitamins, and..

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