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Even thousands of years ago, in the early phase of civilization, the people in those parts of the world such as Egypt and Babylon were aware of the many health benefits of flax on the way to a healthy and disease-free system.

But what is linseed, exactly?

Flex is a kind of oilseeds, which for thousands of years in the fertile soils along the banks of the river valleys.
Flax can be divided into two broad categories:
# The first series falls under the category of oil seed and is grown for the sole purpose of use as seed.

# The second variety is cultivated as fiber to be specifically for the textile industry.

Where to find it?

The ancient flax crops were produced, such as large-scale farming in the fertile lands of Babylon and Egypt. From these places, the flax production has doubled in the countries of Africa and from there to Europe. It does not have much time to cross the Atlantic to reach USA. Today flax is grown all over the world. But the majority of the flax production of world today comes from the USA and Canada. In North America as a whole, flax is commercially as oil seed varieties. In the U.S., large regions of North and South Dakota are known for their extensive flax production.

The health benefits of flax

It was around 650 B.C. that Hippocrates had made known the magical qualities of flax in reducing abdominal pain. Throughout history, many health and nutrition services were available to researchers. Today it is considered that flax as part of a balanced diet has the potential to cut the risk for many dangerous diseases like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. But, as it makes this magic possible? Let us describe one by one.

Flaxseed is the best source of good fats in our body

Linseed oil with a high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an essential fatty acid that we have to consume the food as our body is not producing. Once in the body, ALA is in EPA and DHA. These two substances to preserve the health of heart and brain function and prevent arthritis and thrombotic disease. ALA also helps in improving immune function, cancer prevention, and male infertility.

Large laxatives

Flax is also a great source of soluble and insoluble fiber. Thus consumption of flax seed or flax oils works to improve bowel movement and bowel function.

Antioxidative properties

Among the vegetation, flax is the highest supplier of lignans --- by fighting against some environmental toxins. Lignans also help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, especially breast and colon cancer.

Prevents Male Infertility

DHA deficiency in sperm of male infertility. The ALA in flax helps this deficit can be overcome.

Now that you know the many benefits of Flax, Flaxseed consider or flaxseed oil to your daily diet throughout, milled or capsule form. For an adequate supplement to the ALA and lignans in your body, consider consuming 30 gm flax regularly.

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Tania Penwell provides information on flax and other health issues for Natural Health - your guide to the diet of the natural way.