Flax seed composition

Flax is rich in fats, proteins and fiber. The composition of flax can vary depending on genetics,
growing conditions, seed treatment and methods of analysis. The protein content of the seeds decreases as the oil content increases. The oil content of flax can be altered by traditional breeding methods and is influenced by geography - cool nights improve the oil content and quality. Canada is the largest supplier of flax to the world market. Canadian brown flax contains an average of 41% fat, 20% protein, 28% total dietary fiber, 7.7% moisture and 3.4% ash, which is the mineral-rich residue left over from the combustion of the sample.

Fatty acid

Historically, flax is prized for its abundance of oils, which provides a unique blend of fatty acids (FA, Table 1)

	Number of double bonds	Saturation	Family name		Food source
Stearic		Saturated			Most animal fats, chocolate
Oleinovaya (benefit)		Monounsaturated		18: 1n-9 or 18: 1 ω-9	Olive oil, canola oil
Palmitoleic (benefit)		Monounsaturated		16: 1 n-7 or 16: 1 ω-7	Beef and pork fat
Linoleic (benefit)		Polyunsaturated		18: 2n-6 or 18: 2 ω-6	Vegetable oils such as sunflower, corn and safflower; grain-fed meat
alpha linolenic (benefit)		Polyunsaturated		18: 3n-3 or 18: 3 ω-3	Flax, linseed oil, canola oil, soybean oil, walnuts, found in small amounts in beef, pork and eggs

Flax contains a unique mixture of FA (Table 1). It is rich in polyunsaturated FAs, especially alpha-linolenic (57%) - the main omega-3 FA and linoleic FA - omega-6 FA (16%). These two polyunsaturated fatty acids are indispensable for humans. They must be derived from fats and oils food products because our body cannot synthesize them. Eating flax seeds has health benefits.

Protein

In terms of amino acid composition, flax proteins are similar to those of soybeans, which are considered one of the most nutritious plant proteins. Flax seed proteins are limited by lysine, but are characterized by a high coefficient of digestibility (89,6%) and biological value (77.4%). Brown and golden flax practically do not differ in the content of amino acids - the building blocks of proteins. Flax protein contains all essential amino acids. The health benefits of seed proteins are undeniable.

Gluten

Linen is gluten free... Gluten, gluten is a protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye. Gluten contains gliadin, which causes celiac disease. Fortunately, people who are sensitive to gluten can
use flax in diets. The lack of gluten in flax seeds determines its health benefits.

Carbohydrates

Flax contains only 1 g of carbohydrates (sugar and starch) per 100 g. Therefore, flaxseed oil contributes to a small

consumption of carbohydrates. The low amount of carbohydrates in flaxseed has health benefits.

Dietary Fiber (DF)

Fibers (B) are the structural material of plant cell walls; they have important health benefits. There are two main types of B:

• Dietary fiber is composed of indigestible plant carbohydrates and other materials found in plants. Whole and ground flaxseeds are sources of DV.
• Functional fiber (FF) consists of indigestible carbohydrates that extracted from plants, purified and added to food and othersproducts. Flaxseed mucus extracts added to laxatives and cough syrups are VWF.
• The total amount of B is the sum of DV and PV. DV and VWF are not digested or absorbed by the human small intestine and therefore pass relatively intact in the thick to intestinal tract. The total proportion of B is about 28% of the weight of flax seeds.

Basic fractions of flax fibers

Flax fibers are composed of the following fractions:

• Cellulose is the main structural material of plant cell walls.
• Cellular gums are a type of polysaccharide that becomes viscous when mixed with water or other liquids. Flaxseed mucus is composed of three different types of arabinoxylans, which form large aggregates in solutions and determine their gel qualities.
• Lignin is a highly branched B, found inside the cell walls of a woody plant. Lignins are associated with a similar compound - lignans. Both are part of the plant cell wall and are associated with cell wall carbohydrates ... Lignins contribute to strength and rigidity totaphole walls. Lignans are phytochemicals (phyto means plant) and are being actively studiedin cancer prevention.

Soluble and insoluble flax fiber

Flax contains both soluble (mucus) and insoluble food-grade B.intestinal filler. They increase the weight of the stool and the viscosity of the digested meat.material, reduce the time it passes through the intestines. In this senseDVs help control appetite and blood glucose levels,reduce the level of lipids in the blood. Fiber-rich diets may help lower your risk of diseaseheart, diabetes, colorectal cancer, obesity and inflammation.The content of soluble and insoluble food B flax varies independing on the method of their extraction and chemical analysis.

Table 2 - Soluble and insoluble in flax

Flax seeds are rich in B, which is extremely beneficial for health.

PHENOLS and their benefits

Phenols are plant compounds that have many different functions, including plant color, and attracting bees and other insects for pollination. Many phenols appear to have anticancer and antioxidant effects in humans. Flax contains at least three types of phenols: phenolic acids, flavonoids, and lignans.

PHENOLIC ACIDS

Flax contains 8 to 10 grams of total phenolic acids per kilogram of flax, or about 64 to 80 milligrams (mg) of phenolic acids per tablespoon of crushed flax.

Flavonoids

Flax contains about 35-70 mg flavonoids / 100 g, which is equivalent to about 2.8-5.6 mg flavonoids per tablespoon of flaxseed flour.

Flax is a very rich source of lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) - antioxidant: 1 g of seeds contains from 1 mg to 26 mg. Wide range The SDG content reflects differences in flax varieties, cultivation location and analysis method.

Flax seeds are rich in B vitamins, fat-soluble E and K, minerals and trace elements.

Flax seeds and health risks

Flax seeds contain trypsin inhibitors, myo-inositol phosphate, cadmium, cyanogenic glycosides,
phytoestrogens are toxic compounds that are harmful to health (Table 3).

Cyanogenic Glycosides and Health Harm

In addition to bioactive compounds, flaxseed contains 264-354 mg of cyanogenic compounds per 100 g of seeds (Table 3). These compounds are toxic to the human body, and it is believed that ingestion of 100 mg can be fatal for adults. Cyanogenic glucosides are nitrogenous secondary metabolites formed from amino acids. The harm of cyanogenic glycosides is manifested in relation to nervous system... However, these compounds are degraded during cooking, including microwaves, autoclaving, boiling.

Cadmium

Cadmium is potentially toxic to the human body. When accumulated in the kidneys, this metal can cause renal dysfunction, glucosuria, phosphaturia, disrupt the absorption of minerals in the intestine, and osteomalacia. Flaxseed abuse can be harmful to health

Trypsin inhibitors

Reduces the digestion and absorption of proteins. The activity of the trypsin inhibitor in flaxseed is lower,
compared to soybean and canola seeds. Inhibitors are unstable during thermal and mechanical processing of seeds, including microwave cooking, autoclaving, and boiling. The inhibition of protein digestion by a flax seed trypsin inhibitor is undoubtedly harmful to health.
Eating 50 g of flax seeds per day is harmless!

Flax seeds - calorie content, vitamin and chemical composition which makes them incredibly useful, have long been used as a product aimed at healing and rejuvenating the body. Flax seeds are used as food additive due to their beneficial properties, which have a beneficial effect on the functioning of organs and systems.

Useful composition

The calorie content of flaxseed is 492 kcal per 100 g of product. Flax seeds can be produced in a different way, so how many calories in flax seeds for each species can have a different indicator.

Usually, cold way without refining, it helps to preserve all the useful properties that have received flax seeds, the chemical composition of which has the following indicators in 100 g of fresh product:

• proteins - 18.3 g;
• fats - 42.2 g;
• carbohydrates - 28.9 g;

Flaxseed also contains:

• amino acids;
• fatty acids - saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated acids;
• natural sugar;
• phytosterols;
• slime;
• starch;
• glycosides;
• ethers;
• alimentary fiber.

Flax seeds are very rich in chemical composition and look like this:

Vitamin indicator

Flax seeds have a rich vitamin composition:

1. Vitamin A - helps to keep the digestive and respiratory systems normal, plays a major role in the formation of the skeleton.
2. Vitamin E (tocopherol) - affects the reproductive system of the body, takes an active part in the process of tissue respiration. Tocopherol is an antioxidant that blocks the aging process of the body, helps to maintain the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
3. Vitamin F is a fat-soluble vitamin that has a positive effect on anti-inflammatory and antihistamines, affects spermogenesis, improves the immune system and promotes rapid recovery of the skin after wounds. When combined with vitamin D, it promotes the assimilation of calcium and phosphorus, which affects the condition of the bone tissue.
4. B vitamins help to convert proteins, carbohydrates and fats into energy, improving metabolic processes, participate in the synthesis of antibodies, and affect the healing processes. Promote the formation of red blood cells, affect the state of the nervous system.
5. Vitamin C in flaxseed has a positive effect on redox processes and is a powerful antioxidant.

Main Benefits of Flax Seed

The chemical composition of flaxseed gives this product a large number of advantages and benefits over other types of plants:

1. Flaxseed contains indigestible fiber that helps cleanse the intestines. This frees the body from accumulated toxins and makes it possible to stabilize the processes of food digestion. It is the seed type of flax that has an active absorbing property.
2. Fatty acid, which are part of flaxseed, protect the heart and brain, preventing the development of age-related diseases of the cardiovascular system and resisting cerebral weakness. The complex of fatty acids Omega - 3,6 and 9 has a beneficial effect on the condition of the joints, helps to accelerate the processes of restoration of cartilage tissue and to weaken the inflammatory process that occurs in it.
3. The presence in flaxseed of lignans, hormone-like substances, helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
4. The well-known drug "Linetol" is obtained from flax seed - a therapeutic and prophylactic agent against atherosclerosis, which also has wound-healing properties.

Flax composition used in medicine

Modern pharmacology, thanks to this useful product, has enriched the range of medicines based on flaxseed. Doctors and patients report a high level of medicinal properties drugs, which include flax seed, which has an enveloping, emollient, laxative, expectorant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory effect.

Due to the fact that flax seed has an effect that disrupts the absorption of cholesterol, bile acids are bound by polyunsaturated fatty acids. This mechanism helps to compete for bile acid with cholesterol.

The seeds contain phytosterols, which also inhibit the absorption of harmful cholesterol from the digestive canal.

Flaxseeds, processed into oil, have a beneficial effect on the processes of bile excretion, which in turn, due to the binding of cholesterol by fatty acids, helps to remove it from the body faster.

The calorie content of flaxseed can serve well for those who do not eat fish products and have completely switched to a vegetarian diet, as well as those who are on a diet to lose weight.

When flax seeds are soaked in water, they swell, a slimy composition is formed, which envelops the inflamed mucous membranes, helps to mitigate the aggressive effect of irritants on them. Mucus helps with colitis, gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis. Once in the stomach, mucus reduces the secretion of juice due to the astringent effect. Upon contact with hydrochloric acid, a clotting process occurs in the stomach, which makes it possible to create a protective layer on its mucous membrane and at the same time neutralize part of the free acid.

Semen mucus is used for drinking, douching and as a topical treatment for wounds and abscesses.

You can not abuse the use of flaxseed, as in addition to benefits, it can be harmful if used improperly.

In flax seed there is a cyanogenic glycoside Linimarin, which negatively affects the process of glucose uptake by the human body, therefore, those suffering from diabetes should exclude the intake of flax seeds. When decomposed, this substance breaks down into glucose, acetone and hydrocyanic acid, which are hazardous to health.

Caution flax seed should be consumed by pregnant women, patients with gastritis and stomach ulcers. You should not get carried away with their use for people who have problems with the work of the gallbladder. It is worth excluding this product for people who have kidney stones.

Remember: only a gastroenterologist can approve or prohibit the intake of flaxseed.

“Flax, flax, flax. Flowering flax all around ... ”- this is how the song says. My childhood memories paint a fairytale picture: a field of blue flax flowers. Among them, I, a little girl, felt like I was in the sky.

Flax is ordinary, and in another way, flax, long-lasting, has the Latin name Linum usitatissimum L. This plant is annual, herbaceous, and can be up to 1 meter in height. On a thin stalk with narrow leaves, from July to August, softly tender blue flowers flaunt, which then give a fruit - a spherical box.

Grow flax like cultivated plant began 5 thousand years ago in Egypt and Central Asia. Our country now ranks first in the world in the cultivation of flax.

Linen is used not only for the manufacture of natural lightweight fabric, but also for treatment in folk and official medicine.

Its seeds are very useful. And what I would like to draw the attention of readers to - flax is very effective in atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases, especially those associated with the deposition of cholesterol. And for the digestive system, this is just some kind of treasure! Need to add beauty to hair, nails, to treat skin diseases? - and here, too, flax will come to the rescue. Its amazing composition also prevents cancer. But first things first.

The chemical composition and useful properties of flax seeds

Flax seeds contain a large number of vitamin F - 46%. It is an anti-cholesterol fat-soluble vitamin composed of a combination of several unsaturated fatty acids - omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. Vitamin F (by the way, a very conventional name) removes low-density (bad) cholesterol from blood vessels, strengthens their walls, improves blood circulation, normalizes arterial pressure and pulse. Therefore, flax shows its beneficial properties in atherosclerosis, diseases of cardio-vascular system, helps to reduce, normalize weight and metabolism, is extremely useful for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma... Flax also prevents immunodeficiency and oncological diseases, and due to the normalization of tissue nutrition, prevents osteochondrosis and rheumatoid diseases.

Vitamin F also determines the use of flax seeds for the treatment of skin diseases - eczema, dermatitis, allergies, as. also has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Flax seeds contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K, PP, choline, trace elements potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc, as well as proteins , fats, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, a lot of mucus, enzymes, linamarin glycoside.

The following beneficial properties of flax seeds have been noted:

• bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, regenerating,
• enveloping mucous membranes,
• cleansing vessels from cholesterol plaques,
• laxatives and cleansing the gastrointestinal tract.

Flax seed application

In medical practice and in folk medicine, flax seed mucus is used internally and externally. In both cases, an enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect is used: when ingested, mucus envelops the affected area, relieves irritation, pain in inflammatory processes on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract with stomach and duodenal ulcers, colitis and Crohn's disease. The mucus and glycoside linamarin cause a mild laxative effect of flax seeds. Beneficial features flax mucus is also used for poisoning (especially irritating substances), for inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, for cholelithiasis, for dry cough.

Preparing mucus of flax seeds is quite simple and quick: 3 grams of flax seeds are poured into 1/2 cup of hot boiled water and shaken for 15 minutes, then filtered. Received take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. You need to cook mucus every day, because it quickly deteriorates during storage.

When crushed, flax seeds are used in the form of flaxseed porridge as a mild laxative and weight-reducing, bowel cleansing. In this case, the effect of linamarin glycoside, which has a regulating effect on motility and secretory function of the intestine, is manifested. Can be taken as a mild laxative and cleanse on fresh whole seeds themselves or as a crushed flax seed paste.

Swelling in the contents of the gastrointestinal tract, the seeds mechanically irritate the receptors of the intestinal walls, thereby enhancing peristalsis, promoting the movement of feces, also providing an enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect.

For these purposes, take 3 teaspoons of whole or crushed flax seeds in 1 glass of water or milk, insist for 3 hours with frequent shaking, and drink immediately before bedtime.

As part of complex collections, flax seeds are used for cholelithiasis, urolithiasis, pancreatitis, overweight and obesity, with atherosclerosis, early stages of oncology as an antioxidant, with radiation therapy, with helminthic invasions.

Recipe for cleansing and relieving intestinal inflammation: Place 2 tablespoons of flax seeds in a thermos and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave overnight, strain and drink 1/2 cup before meals.

Outwardly, flax seeds are used in the form of compresses for inflammation on the skin, boils, burns.

Dry heated seeds in bags are applied for deep warming up for colds, sciatica, myositis.

Before using recipes with flaxseed, it is recommended to consult a doctor, it is important not to cause exacerbations, especially in case of urinary and cholelithiasis.

Linseed oil

Linseed oil is widely known as a folk medicine. It contains unsaturated fatty acids: omega-3 - 60%, omega-6 - 20%, omega-9 - 10%.

Moreover, in terms of the content of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, flaxseed oil even surpasses fish oil! This is very important because patients at risk of cardiovascular complications are looking for preventive measures. And linseed oil in this sense is simply unique. We do not have the opportunity to follow the Mediterranean diet and eat high-quality red fish often, as long-livers do, for example, in Japan, where the death rate from heart attacks and strokes is the lowest. Yes and no, we have linseed oil!

Flaxseed oil treats and prevents atherosclerosis and vascular disease, blood clots. Course application linseed oil helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases, hypertensive crises. Eating flaxseed oil on a daily basis helps prevent the development of heart attacks. blood viscosity and cholesterol levels decrease, and the stress on the heart is reduced. It should be remembered that linseed oil does not need to be heated when eaten. Flaxseed oil facilitates the course of menopause, improves the condition of hair and skin when taken orally, has anti-inflammatory, enveloping, diuretic, laxative effects.

Administered orally in the morning before meals 1.5 tablespoons in a course of 21 days to 4 weeks.

Externally, linseed oil is used for radiation damage to the skin, burns, it promotes rapid tissue regeneration.

For the treatment of burns, linseed oil is applied to the affected area in the form of a three-layer gauze bandage. Previously, a mixture of linseed oil and lime water was used for these purposes in half the quantities.

There are so many recipes for linseed face and hair masks, both from the flax seeds themselves and with flax oil. For example, for the face, you can use the purest warmed oil in the form of a compress for a quarter of an hour - very good for dry and chapped skin. And for oily skin, for example, there is a very simple recipe when you mix cosmetic clay in half with linseed oil, the mask is also applied for 15 minutes.

Nourishing masks for damaged hair and shedding hair are made directly with pure linseed oil. It's simple enough. Linseed oil nourishes, regenerates, strengthens hair, and removes dryness.

As the reader sees, the properties of this plant are simply amazing. A bottle of flaxseed oil, cereals for cooking porridge and medicinal raw materials of flax in a pack are already used by many people. For healthy eating, prevention and treatment of diseases and, of course, for cosmetic care.

Be healthy!

Pharmacist-herbalist V.V. Sorokin

Flax seeds has long been used for healing and rejuvenating the body. They contain many nutrients, which can improve skin condition, lose weight and even cure many diseases.

Flaxseed composition

The product is rich in the content of macro- and microelements, including:

• calcium;
• potassium;
• magnesium;
• sodium;
• phosphorus;
• copper;
• zinc;
• iron;
• selenium;
• manganese.

Also, flax seeds contain irreplaceable organic substances:

• vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9;
• vitamin E;
• vitamin A;
• vitamin C.

In the composition of flax seeds, there are other useful substances:

1. Fiber, or dietary fiber.
2. Omega-3 fatty acids - there are much more of them in flax seeds than in fish and meat.
3. Fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-9.
4. Lignans are hormone-like foods.
5. Ethers.
6. Phytosterols.
7. Amino acids.

Nutritional value of flax seeds per 100 g of product:

• calories - 534 Kcal;
• proteins -18 g;
• fats - 42 g;
• carbohydrates - 29 g;
• dietary fiber - 27 g;
• water - 6.9 g

Video: Flax seeds for weight loss, health, beauty.

Benefits of flax seeds

Flax seeds are used to treat and prevent many diseases. They have a beneficial effect on the entire body:

• improve the work of blood vessels;
• stop inflammatory processes;
• normalize liver function;
• help to get rid of excess weight;
• reduce the risk of developing a heart attack;
• increase potency;
• improve fertility;
• accelerate skin recovery after frostbite and burns;
• improve vision;
• protect the respiratory system;
• strengthen the immune system;
• lower blood pressure with hypertension;
• accelerate the elimination of toxins from the body;
• prevent the development of cancer.

Flax seeds are used not only as a medicine, but also for cosmetic purposes. They normalize the production of sebum and solve the problems of dry skin, brittle nails, split ends.

Indications for use

Flaxseeds are especially useful for children and women of all ages, the elderly and people in the recovery period after surgery.

The fairer sex is recommended to use the product, because it slows down the aging of the epidermis, cleanses and tightens the skin. It is useful to take flaxseeds during menopause - they normalize hormonal background and make it easier to feel during this difficult period. The grains are also beneficial for pregnant women, ensuring the normal development of the fetus.

Medicinal use

Flaxseed is used both whole and ground. Medicinal decoctions and infusions are created from them. It is recommended to use them fresh, immediately after preparation - in this form they are tastier and healthier. The seeds are better absorbed when ground.

Digestive disorders

Many periodically experience constipation, pain and heaviness in the stomach, heartburn. The causes of these and other digestive disorders can be both unhealthy food and lack of vitamins, as well as serious pathologies. Flaxseeds contain fiber, which well cleanses the body of toxins and decay products that accumulate on the intestinal walls. She also becomes food for beneficial bacteria, therefore, has a positive effect on the functions of the stomach and intestines.

Digestive Disorders Recipe

For digestive disorders, take an infusion.

Required components:

• 2 tbsp. l. flaxseed;
• 1 glass of water.

Pour boiled water over the seeds, leave for 10 minutes. Drink 100 ml before each meal.

Constipation recipe

Required components:

• 4-6 tsp flax seeds;
• clean drinking water.

Instructions for preparation and use:

Soak flax seeds and take 2 tsp. several times a day with water. Continue taking grains until bowel function normalizes.

Nervous disorders

Diseases of the nervous system negatively affect the physical condition. The central nervous system is an important component of the body. It regulates the functions of all organs, ensuring their unity and connecting the body with the outside world. Vitamin B3 is essential for the nervous system, and it is found in large quantities in flax seeds. This product also contains lecithin, which regulates the functioning of the vegetative department. Vitamin B6 contained in grains is used in complex treatment pathologies of the central nervous system. Therefore, the product is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Flax seeds help to eliminate mental stress, relieve stress, they are also useful for depression and mental disorders.

Prescription for the treatment of nervous disorders

For nerve problems, it is best to drink flaxseed infusion with other herbs that have relaxing and soothing effects.

Required components:

• 1 tbsp. l. flax seeds;
• 1 tsp dried herbs - chamomile, valerian, linden, mint, St. John's wort;
• boiling water.

Instructions for preparation and use:

Pour 400 ml of boiling water over the grains overnight. Prepare herbal infusion separately. Pour a glass of boiling water over the dry herb and leave for 15 minutes. Then mix half a glass of flaxseed infusion and a third of a glass of herbal infusion.

Take 2/3 cup before meals for 10 days.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Flax seeds have a positive effect on the health of the heart and blood vessels. They are recommended to be included in the diet for the prevention of strokes, thrombosis, heart attacks, atherosclerosis and other pathologies. Such effects provide saturated fat Omega-3s found in grains. They normalize blood sugar and cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and improve heart function.

Recipe to improve the functioning of the heart and blood vessels

Required components:

• 2 tbsp. l. flax seeds;
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions for preparation and use:

Pour boiling water over the grains and cool. Take a glass 3 times a day before meals for 10 days.

Reduced immunity

The immune system prevents infections from entering the body. If it malfunctions, the risk of developing various diseases... Due to its adsorbing properties, flax seeds remove decay products from the intestines. Its microflora improves, and this leads to a strengthening of the immune system. These effects are due to the presence of Omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed grains. They stop inflammatory processes and saturate the body with useful acids, which have a positive effect on the state of cells. It helps to resist colds and viruses.

Recipe for strengthening immunity

To increase immunity, a sweet medicine made from flaxseeds is used.

Required components:

• 3 tsp ground flax seeds;
• 1 tsp honey.

Instructions for preparation and use:

Excess weight

Flaxseed is an excellent weight loss aid. When taken orally, they give a quick and long-lasting feeling of satiety, because they envelop the stomach walls and swell. This allows you to avoid overeating and get rid of excess pounds. Due to the laxative effect, the body is cleansed of toxins and decay products.

A simple recipe for losing weight

Required components:

• 1 tbsp. l. flax seeds;
• 2 cups boiling water.

Instructions for preparation and use:

A number of studies have been carried out, the results of which have proven that flax seeds prevent the development of breast cancer in women. Selenium, which is contained in grains, also provides cancer prevention. It is useful to take a decoction of flax seeds after a course of chemotherapy - it allows you to recover faster.

Prescription for Cancer Prevention

To prevent cancer, it is recommended to take raw grains.

You should drink 2 tsp. flax seeds every day with water. Children can be given 1 tsp. You need to take grains for 4 months, but every 2 weeks you need to take a break for 7 days. After completing the four-month course, you should wait a month, then you can take flax seeds again.

Skin & Hair Recipes

Flaxseed contains vitamins E and A, which stimulate cell renewal. This product improves the condition of all skin types. Omega-3 fatty acids slow down aging and prevent the appearance of early wrinkles. B vitamins strengthen follicles, make curls shiny and voluminous. The micronutrients contained in flaxseeds restore brittle and damaged hair.

Rejuvenating skin lotion

Pour 10 g of flax seeds with 100 ml of boiling water and heat in a water bath for 10 minutes. Then cool and strain. The prepared composition can be used for daily washing.

Hair Mask

Pour boiling water over some flaxseeds - you get a mushy mask. Spread it over the entire length of the hair, leave it on the head for 30-40 minutes and rinse with warm water. This mask will cure dandruff, strengthen hair, make it thick and silky.

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