Flax Seeds
Flaxseeds are considered one of the most powerful foods in the world. Consuming them significantly reduces the risk of various heart diseases, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
Fibers, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, and zinc are all important components of flaxseeds, but lignans are the most important.
Lignans are phytoestrogens that have antioxidant properties and show positive effects in the treatment of hormone-dependent tumors.
The fibers in flaxseeds are beneficial for digestion, gut health, maintaining ideal body weight, and regulating cholesterol levels.
Omega 3 fatty acids are also very important components of flaxseeds because they prevent heart and blood vessel diseases. These acids, together with lignans, reduce the inflammation that accompanies Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, and asthma, blocking the production of certain anti-inflammatory agents.