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• Flaxseed Oil May Improve Skin Condition

Natural Standard - The authority on Integrative Medicine
A recent study suggests that flaxseed oil supplementation may be beneficial for skin sensitivity and condition. According to the study, dietary fatty acids may modulate skin properties, such as hydration. Flaxseed oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which is a precursor to omega-3 fatty acids. Read more

• Flaxseed Oil for Lowering Blood Pressure

Natural Standard - The authority on Integrative Medicine
A new study reports that flaxseed oil may be helpful in lowering blood pressure. The study authors concluded that there was an observed blood pressure-lowering effect of ALA, which may constitute another mechanism accounting in part for the apparent cardioprotective effect of this n-3 fatty acid. Read more

• ALA-rich vegetable oils can be used to elevate EPA in tissues

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 1994
Dietary substitution with an alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) -rich vegetable oil increases eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) concentrations in tissues. Read more

• Conversion of α-linolenic acid to longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in human adults

Graham C. Burdge, Philip C. Calder, Institute of Human Nutrition, University of Southampton, UK - 7 April 2005
If demands for EPA and DHA are modest and primarily serve to support membrane turnover and renewal in adults, then it is possible that in healthy individuals consuming a balanced diet the capacity for synthesis of EPA and DHA may be sufficient to maintain tissue function. Read more

• Dietary alpha-Linolenic Acid Reduces Inflammatory and Lipid Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Hypercholesterolemic Men and Women

American Society for Nutritional Sciences - August 2004
A diet high in PUFA, especially ALA, elicits cardioprotective effects by decreasing lipid and lipoprotein levels and by eliciting vascular anti-inflammatory effects. The fact that ALA has marked, beneficial effects on multiple CVD risk factors further underscores its potentially important role in CVD risk reduction. These findings provide additional support for the importance of ensuring adequate PUFA and ALA intake as a strategy to markedly lower CVD risk. Read more

• Walnuts and Flaxseed fight Colorectal cancer

Foodconsumer.org by David Liu, PH.D.
A new study released in the Jul 26, 2011 issue of Nutrition suggests that eating walnut oil and flaxseed oil may help cure colorectal cancer. Read more

• Vegan Diets require Omega-3 and B12 Boost

NPNZ - Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
People following a vegan diet may require additional Omega 3 and Vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce an excess risk of heart disease. Read more

• Flax Seed Protects Healthy Tissues From Harmful Radiation Damage 

Nano Patents and Innovations
Flax has been part of human history for well over 30,000 years, used for weaving cloth, feeding people and animals, and even making paint. Now, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that it might have a new use for the 21st century: protecting healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation.  Read more

• Flaxseed Oil for Women’s Heart Wellness

Health and Fitness Blog by Marlene Griffin
.....one of the greatest approaches ladies and guys can safeguard their hearts is flaxseed oil that is, normal consumption of higher good quality cold-pressed flaxseed oil. The crucial fatty acids in flaxseed oil support arteries remain elastic. Read more

• Flax fiber may cut hunger feelings for young men: Study

Nutra Ingredients.com - Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Dietary fiber from flaxseed may suppress rises in blood levels of lipids after a meal and modulate appetite, according to a new study from Denmark.
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen report that adding 2.4 grams of flaxseed fiber to a meal increased both ratings of satiety and fullness, compared with a control meal. Read more