8 Surprising Health Benefits Of Flaxseed

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There are several studies that concluded that when you have flaxseed, you are reducing the risk of having a stroke. A Harvard study concluded that people who consume more alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) are in less danger of having a heart attack than those who consume less of it.

Moreover, ALA could be a good exercise for heart disease prevention. Living with heart diseases is really hard and can cause many problems in people’s lives. And whether it is to prevent the risk of a mini heart attack or a major one, make sure you consume flaxseed because it contains this healthy essential fatty acid (ALA).

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There are many people out there who are suffering from difficult bowel movements and are looking for natural remedies. In this case, they should opt for flaxseed. It is estimated that one tbsp of flaxseed has about 3 g of fiber; which is 8-12% the recommended amount of daily intake.

The reason why flaxseed can help in having a normal bowel movement is the fact that soluble fiber slows down digestion and assists in the regulation of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Moreover, insoluble fiber is beneficial for constipation stool since it allows more water to bind to the stool; and therefore having a softer one.