BROKEN FLAX SEED BIO 300g

WHOLE ORGANIC FLAX SEED

Flaxseed and the oil obtained from its extraction - linseed oil/linseed oil - have significant antioxidant properties. Flaxseed has a slightly sweet taste. It contains a valuable group of substances known as lignans, which are also found in other natural products, but in flaxseed at least 80 times more.
Role
Flax seeds and their oil are rich natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants . Omega fatty acids, found mainly in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, have antioxidant properties and protect the heart, alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and possibly protect against diabetes .
About five tablespoons of flaxseed a day, in a month, can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 10%.
They also contain some phytoestrogens , which prevent cancer or delay its development, protect the heart, reduce cholesterol and strengthen the immune system .

They are also high in fiber , which protects the body from intestinal cancers. They thus help with constipation (10-20 g of flaxseed or a tablespoon of flaxseed oil on a sandwich), but also with asthma, menstrual pain, menopausal symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome and depression .
A study of women waiting to undergo surgery for breast cancer showed that those who consumed flaxseed baked goods on a daily basis (about 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed in each bun) experienced a slower rate of tumor growth.
Also, a study in men with prostate cancer who consumed about 30 grams of ground flaxseed per day, as part of a low-fat diet, prolonged the time to tumor appearance and surgery.

Use
It is difficult to consume whole and unshelled flaxseeds because they have a hard shell, and our digestive system is unable to break them down. The best way to consume flaxseeds is in the form of flour , which we find in many grocery stores along with flours or legumes.
We can soak flaxseeds in water overnight , as this softens their shell and they can be added to breakfast cereals, salads, or with a little honey.
Flaxseed can be used in salads, breakfast cereals, and specially prepared multigrain breads. It is used as a beverage, but also in salads, cooked vegetables, and even soups.
Source: iatronet.gr

Special precautions (information from webmd.com )

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Flaxseed may have a similar hormonal effect to estrogen, so it is best to avoid it or consume it after consulting your doctor.
Blood clotting problems: Flaxseed may reduce the ability of blood to clot. Those who have clotting issues or are taking any medication should inform their doctor.
Diabetes: There is some evidence that flaxseed may increase the effects of some antidiabetic medications. Monitor blood glucose levels to avoid excessive lowering.
Gastrointestinal: Those suffering from intestinal obstruction, narrow esophagus or stomach inflammation should avoid consuming flaxseed. The high fiber content may have a negative impact.
Hormone-sensitive tumors or conditions: Because flaxseed can act like estrogen, there is concern that it may negatively affect hormone-sensitive conditions such as some cancers. However, some early laboratory studies suggest that flaxseed may be protective against hormone-dependent cancers. However, until more data is available, it is best to avoid using it in these conditions.