Flaxseeds have been used since the dawn of time as a healthy and sustaining food. In recent years the popularity of using flaxseeds as a nutritional benefit to one’s diet has increased. Today we dive into flaxseed benefits and the impact that these little seeds can have on your health and longevity.
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BENEFITS FOR YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Flaxseeds are enriched with two types of fiber : Soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber softens the stool so it can pass smoothly through the GI tract while the insoluble fiber encourages a healthy digestive system and promotes bowel regularity.
FLAXSEED BENEFITS FOR RADIANT HEALTHY SKIN
Flaxseed contains healthy fats which can help improve skin’s hydration and smoothness by strengthening the skin barrier and cell membrane.
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ANTIOXIDANT RICH
Flaxseeds are full of Polyphenol, a health-protective antioxidant. Polyphenol shields our bodies from oxidative stress which causes cancer, heart disease, and premature aging.
FLAXSEED BENEFITS FOR HEART HEALTH
Omega-3 is an essential nutrient that helps protect your heart from any diseases and one of the best producers of a plant-based Omega-3 (ALA) is flaxseed.
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HOW TO ADD FLAXSEEDS TO YOUR NUTRITION REGIMEN
Want to add some Flaxseed therapeutically to your daily regimen? If so, check out my personal favorite brand – Standard Process’s Linum B6.
Linum B6 contains flaxseed oil, a natural source of alpha-linolenic acid, and vitamin B6. This product is designed to support hormone production and nerve tissue, as well as systems such as the cardiovascular and immune systems.*
- Approximately 50 percent of flaxseed oil is made up of alpha-linolenic acid, a precursor of EPA and DHA
- Supports the formation of eicosanoids
- Promotes healthy skin Supports cognitive function
- Excellent source of vitamin B6*
Here’s to supporting your skin, heart and health!
Dr Z
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen – a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, is the director of Lime and Lotus Healing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also an author and leading expert in women’s hormones and health. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her expertise includes functionally evaluating thyroid, adrenals, male and female hormone imbalances, and digestion. Her mission is to empower women to transform their lives naturally to balance their weight, energy and get their sexy back! She has written for national publications such as Chiropractic Economics, Natural Awakenings and Nutrition Perspectives and has shared the stage at events with Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson. For more information on Dr Z and her programs and services visit –
