2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
The healing properties of flaxseed are mainly due to its 3 ingredients - these are omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Omega-3 fatty acids improve biochemical processes in the body.
Lignans are polyphenols that have antioxidant action and regulate hormonal balance, in addition to stimulating increased production of hormones in the body. Fiber, in turn, satisfies hunger and is extremely beneficial for the excretory system.
In folk medicine, flaxseed is often recommended for problems with the respiratory system - it eliminates persistent and dry cough. It is also effective in constipation, helps with colitis.
According to Canadian experts, flaxseed can also protect us from cancer. Scientists claim that the plant protects against colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer.
According to research, taking flaxseed can help even with an already detected tumor. Experts explain that the fatty acids contained in it stop the growth of the tumor. Lignans, on the other hand, do not allow the tumor to spread.
The Canadians' research is also supported by American experts - after conducting various studies, they found that flaxseed also helps in the treatment of skin, ovarian and lung cancer.
It is recommended to consume 1 tsp per day. linseed oil or 1 tbsp. Ground linseed. In men, the most common form of cancer is lung cancer, women most often suffer from breast cancer.
Various studies confirm the beneficial ingredients of flaxseed, but there are other foods that scientists around the world recommend as a preference against the dreaded disease. Of the spices, ginger, rosemary, turmeric are recommended - the recommended daily dose of them is half a teaspoon.
Ginger can also help in the treatment of cancer itself - it relieves unpleasant nausea. According to various studies, the aromatic spice protects against colon cancer.
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