Lowering Cholesterol With Flaxseed!
Kacey C.Hall
Flax seed and cholesterol relationship is possibly due to its
fiber and omega- 3 fatty acid content, which lower levels of
total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Counter Inflammation with Flaxseed!
Flaxseed can counter inflammation associated with lupus and
gout. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to limit the inflammatory
reaction associated with these conditions. In cases of lupus,
flaxseed oil not only reduces inflammation in the joints,
kidneys and skin, but also lowers cholesterol levels that may
be elevated by the disease. Taking flaxseed oil for gout may
lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that
is a symptom of this condition.
Lowering Cholesterol with Flaxseed!
Studies show that flax seed and cholesterol, link together in
that flax seed helps lower total and LDL cholesterol levels;
other studies also show that omega 3 fatty acid may also help
lower blood triglyceride and blood pressure. It may also keep
platelets from becoming sticky therefore reducing the chance of
a heart attack.
The Good Cholesterol
HDL is the abbreviation for high-density lipoprotein
cholesterol. HDL is often referred to as the "good
cholesterol". HDL cholesterol helps clear the blood stream of
the artery-clogging properties we ingest with too much fried
foods, baked goods and red meats. Yet, HDL cannot do an
adequate job when the LDL levels in the diet are overwhelmingly
high or when we do not take in enough omega-3 fatty acids.
Alpha-linolenic acid is a fatty acid found in many foods. Most,
but not all, studies have found that high dietary or blood
levels of alpha-linolenic acid correlate with an increased risk
of prostate cancer. It is not clear, however, whether this
association reflects a cause-effect relationship.
Concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid are high in almonds,
Brazil nuts, cashews, flaxseeds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts,
peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.
The Dangers of Too Low Blood Cholesterol
The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol is
dangerous to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth.
Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to
the cells of all mammals. Researchers at the University San
Diego School of Medicine UCSD point out that high cholesterol
in those over 75 years of age is protective, rather than
harmful and that low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart.
Researchers from the University of Denmark report that about
15% of cholesterol lowering drug users over the age of 50 will
suffer from nerve damage as direct result of using statin
drugs. USA Today reported that Statins have killed and injured
more people than the government has acknowledged.
About The Author: Among the women given flaxseed, blood levels
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dropped 6% while no
reduction in cholesterol occurred in the women given the wheat!
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