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	Flax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Flax seed sprouts are edible, with a slightly spicy flavour.
		Flax fibre is extracted from the bast or skin of the stem of flax plant.
		Flax is the emblem of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flax (1176 words)

	Flax Seed Oil w/ Lignans (60)
		Flax seeds are high in mucilage content and act as a bulk laxative when taken wit a lot of water.
		Flax seed oil is a source of calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus and Vitamins A, B, D, and E. Recommended intake is one to two capsules three times daily with meals.
		Other advantages of flax seed oil over marine oils are flax seed oil is a plant source alternative to an animal source, and is the only oil being extensively studied in clinical pilot studies as a remedy for a wide range of illnesses.
	www.soulhealer.com /1583-6.htm (1631 words)

	Flax Seed
		Flax is an ancient crop that was used as a food source as far back as 3000 B.C. Hippocrates wrote of using flaxseed for the relief of abdominal pain.
		Un-ground flax seed is not digestible and, as a result, it will not supply the body with the necessary lignans or ALA.
		Ground Flax Seed is rich in protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc.
	www.eco-vie.com /ecovie/flax_facts.html (527 words)

	Flax Seed Oil
		Flax seed is one-third oil, the remainder consisting of fiber, protein and mucilage.
		Flax mucilage is perfect for those who have a sensitive stomach, acting as a buffer for excess stomach acids, soothing ulcers or irritable bowel disorders.
		Flax seed oil is the world's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids at a whopping 57% (over two times the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as fish oils).
	www.1cure4cancer.com /products/flax.html (1375 words)

	Flax Seed
		Flax Seed has been shown to significantly reduce the number of abnormal cell growths—early markers of colon cancer—in the colons of rats.
		It emphasizes whole grains, root and green vegetables, daily intake of fruit, fish and poultry, olive and canola oils, and ALA (from Flax Seed, Flax Seed oil, and walnuts), along with discouragement of ingestion of red meat and total avoidance of butter and cream.
		Flax Seed may slow down the absorption of oral medications or other nutrients if taken at the same time; therefore, Flax Seed should be ingested several hours before or after other medications Talk to your health care provider before taking Flax Seed if you regularly take any prescription or over-the-counter medications.
	www.divine-herbs.com /id24.html (2000 words)

	Flax Lignans \| Flax Seed
		The oil in the seed is very stable until it is separated from the seed (exposed to heat and oxygen).
		Flax seed yields an extraordinary 800 mcg/g of lignans.
		Since the seed is mostly fat and the lignans are such a small percentage of the seed it has only been in recent years that there has been a process which will highly concentrate the lignans of the flax seed.
	www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com /high_lignan_flax.htm (1146 words)

	Flax Seed - Potent Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Flax Seed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Flax Seed Oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids (EFAs), the main structural component of cell membranes in the body.
		This Organic Flax Seed Oil has been specially pressed to be as similar to the original oil in the seed as possible.
		Flax seed oil supports the body's inflammatory response system as a rich source of omega 3 essential fatty acids.
	www.immunesupport.com /flax_seed.htm (210 words)

	Flax
		Common flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) was one of the first crops domesticated by man. Flax is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe; the Swiss Lake Dweller People of the Stone Age apparently produced flax utilizing the fiber as well as the seed.
		Seed flax is an annual plant that grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches.
		Flax should be left in the windrow to dry until the seed reaches this moisture level.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/afcm/flax.html (3825 words)

	Flax Seed : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., flaxseed benefits flaxseed oil and mood
		Flax seed is rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which may affect levels of hormones that are involved in the progression of cancer.
		Fatty acids in flax seed oil, such as alpha linolenic acid, can be converted into the fatty acids in fish oils, such as epa and dha, but only in small amounts since the conversion is not always efficient.
		I can't see how flax seed oil in moderate doses should have a major effect on estrogen levels or birth control pills, but it is possible thatf large dosages, such as two tablespoons or more, may have an effect.
	www.raysahelian.com /flaxseed.html (1614 words)

	Flax Seed Oil- Flax seed oil is an Essential Fatty Acid
		Flax Seed Oil is a rich source of Omega-3 Fatty Acid, alpha linolenic acid, which is necessary for a wide variety of biological processes.
		Flax Seed Oil is highly recommended for the general well being, whole body nutrition and helps in restoring body's natural balance of good and bad prostaglandins.
		Flax seeds are one of the oldest foods known to man. Remnants of flax seeds were found in an excava...
	www.nutrovita.com /store.asp?filename=flax-seed-oil (249 words)

	Flax Seed - Benefits of Flax Seed in Heart Disease and Cholesterol Lowering
		Benefits of flax seed as shown in many studies include lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) levels.
		Researches reveal that lignan in flax seed shows a lot of promise in fighting disease -- including a possible role in cancer prevention especially breast cancer.
		Flax seed oil seems to be able to heal the inner lining of the inflamed intestines.
	www.healthcastle.com /flax.shtml (362 words)

	Flax Seed Oil - Herbal Reference Guide
		Flax Seed Oil is free of cholesterol and contains valuable essential fatty acids of the omega 3 variety and also linolenic acid.
		The seed of the flax plant contains significant amounts of soluble fiber, mainly in the form of mucilage gum.
		Effect of flax seed ingestion on the menstrual cycle.
	www.superbherbs.com /FlaxSeedOil.html (1012 words)

	Flax Seed - Seeds & Spices - By the Pound - NutsOnline
		Flax seed is also high in alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which has been found to be promising as a cancer fighting agent.
		Flax seed's high fiber aspect is also beneficial in the fight against colon cancer.
		Flax seed, high in fiber, lignans, alpha linolenic acid, is a key player in the fight against cancer, particularly breast and colon cancer.
	www.nutsonline.com /seedsspices/flax-seed.html (1126 words)

	Flax Seed Oil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Flax seed oil is the world's richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids.
		Flax seed and borage seed oils combined is a less expensive supplement than purchasing them separately.
		Flax seeds are very reasonable priced and seem to be a valuable addition to the daily diet.
	www.symmcorp.com /info/flax-seed.htm (760 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Flax Seed Information and Product Listing! Flax Seed FAQ!
		Flax seeds are the richest source of lignans.
		The vitamins and minerals found in flax seeds are zinc, iron, vitamin E, carotene, B-group vitamins, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and cobalt.
		Flax seed is one of the best sources for the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic acid.
	www.bodybuilding.com /store/flax.html (597 words)

	Flax Seed
		Flax seed oil, and the antioxidants and the fiber in flax, all help to reduce circulatory problems, including cholesterol, triglycerides and plaque build-up.
		Initial studies on the anti-cancer benefits of flax seed (begun by Dr. Budwig in Germany years ago), suggested that it was important to have a protein food to be eaten with flax oil so that lipo-proteins could be formed to deliver the Essential Fatty Acids.
		Flax seed needs to be milled to expose the nutrients for absorption in the digestive tract.
	www.flaxfood.com /nutrients.htm (1096 words)

	PowerShack.net: Flax Seed Product Listing and FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds.
		Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that horrible "fishy" after taste.
		Flax seed oil takes a bit of time to be absorbed into the body before the full beneficial effects begin, ranging anywhere from a few days to as many as six weeks, depending on your overall well-being.
	www.powershack.net /Articles/Info/Flax.htm (682 words)

	Flax Seed Recipes and Flax Seed Info on Flaxseed Usage
		Flax seed can be added to your cooking in its ground or whole seed form.
		that when purchasing flax seeds that have already been ground the health benefits quickly disappear over time due to oxidation (exposure to air) and degradation of the chemical makeup of the flax.
		Unused ground flax seed can be refrigerated in an airtight container if it will be used in just a matter of days, or it can be stored in the freezer for about a month.
	www.greatplainsflax.com /flax-recipes.htm (462 words)

	Flax Seed
		Flax Seed contains the beneficial compounds eicosapentaenoic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, essential fatty acids.
		Also known as linseed, Flax Seed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E.
		Flax Seed oil lubricates the blood vessels and helps to clear clogged arteries to keep the heart beating healthy and strong.
	www.herbalhut.com /flax_seed.htm (305 words)

	Flax Seed Oil, Flax Seed & Flax Oil at Flax Seed Oil Store
		Flax seed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant.
		Flax seed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and a variety of other health conditions.
		Flax seed, in addition to ALA, contains a group of chemicals called lignans that may play a role in the prevention of cancer.
	www.flaxseed-oil.com (162 words)

	Flax seed - Anabolic Steroids - Steroid.com / Anabolic Review Forums
		Flax used to be one of the major sources of cloth fibre (Linen) until the cotton industry took over.
		Flax seed '> oil is unique as it contains both essential fatty acids, alpha-linolenic (an ***-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an ***-6 Fatty acid) in generous amounts.
		Flax seed '> oil is one of the richest sources of *****-3 EFA’s.
	forums.steroid.com /showthread.php?t=14815 (2418 words)

	Flax seed health benefits & premium flaxseed -On Sale!
		More and more, health-conscious individuals are turning to flax seed and it's inherent flax seed oil as a natural, affordable solution.
		Pure, golden flax seeds, with their inherently beneficial fiber, lignans and omega-3 fatty acids, not only protect you from chronic illness and disease, they also help you manage your weight!
		The flax plant, an ancient crop, yields the fibre from which linen is woven, as well as seeds and oil.
	www.goldenflax.com (899 words)

	Flax Seed Benefit, Flax Seed Health Benefit, Flax Seed Information, The Benefit Of Taking Flax Seed Oil, Flax Seed ...
		Flax seed, also known as linseed, is noted to have high nutritional value, making it a priority choice of food for health conscious people.
		Research also indicates that properties in flax seed can be helpful dietary additions to persons with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and illnesses that suppress the body’s natural immune system, such as lupus and varying forms of arthritis.
		Golden Flax seed has the natural properties of fiber, lignans and omega-3 fatty acids that provide preventative and restorative abilities to your diet.
	www.goldenflax.com /flax-seed-benefits.html (836 words)

	Flax Seed Products - Flax Oil & Seed
		Flax seed is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals as well as an excellent source of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) and in particular Omega 3.
		Flax seed is high in health benefiting lignans, phytonutrients and secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG).
		The whole flax seed should be ground for a few seconds in an electric coffee grinder and then added to your favourite cereal, fruit juice or soup.
	www.flaxseedoil.co.uk /seed.htm (147 words)

	Product Abstract: Flax Seed
		We evaluated the effect of the ingestion of flax seed powder, known to produce high concentrations of urinary lignans, on the menstrual cycle in 18 normally cycling women, using a balanced randomized cross-over design.
		There were no significant differences between flax and control cycles for concentrations of either estradiol or estrone during the early follicular phase, midfollicular phase, or LP.
		Although flax seed ingestion had no significant effect on LP progesterone concentrations, the LP progesterone/estradiol ratios were significantly higher during the flax cycles.
	www.lef.org /prod_hp/abstracts/php-ab163.html (858 words)

	FLAX SEED
		The ground flax seed coat is the Cadillac of soluble and insoluble fiber, which maintains a healthy gut and reduces cholesterol.
		Misery is precluded and quality of life is improved consuming ground FLAX SEED, which has a rich history of demonstrated use over many years.
		Moreover, FLAX SEED's beneficent properties are more efficient and efficacious than the pharmaceuticals prescribed in its stead, and this is even born out on the razor's edge of hard science.
	www.alienview.net /xfs.html (574 words)

	flax seed Definition in the Food Dictionary at Epicurious.com
		Flax seed can be found in health-food markets and some supermarkets.
		Flax seed is naturally mucilaginous and, when ground into a flour and mixed with liquid, produces a blend with a texture akin to that of egg whites.
		Because it has a high fat content, flax seed should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, where it will keep for up to 6 months.
	www.epicurious.com /cooking/how_to/food_dictionary/entry?id=2549 (332 words)

	Flax Seed Oil Capsules
		Flax Seed Oil provides an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid – an Omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) that is typically lacking in the American diet.
		From the type of flax seeds used, to how the oil is extracted and bottled, produces an oil that is of premium quality.
		The primary purpose for supplementing with flax seed oil is to obtain a sufficient quantity of the Omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.
	www.vitamedica.com /html/faqfo.html (1520 words)

	Flax Seed for Omega-6 and Omega 3 fatty acids
		Flax Seed for Omega-6 and Omega 3 fatty acids
		Linen, that cool staple of summer wardrobes, is made from flax, as is linseed oil, which is used in paint and varnish.
		But the blue-flowered flax plant is cultivated for more than cloth and paint.
	www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Herbal/Research/flax.htm (1320 words)

	Flax seed
		Flaxseed consists of the dried ripe seed recovered from the capsules by threshing flax.
		Budwig who used flaxseed and flax seed oil with cottage cheese has stated that the oils in the flaxseed must be taken with sulfur based proteins in order to be helpful to the body.
		The crushed seed may be used in baking or added to the diet to lower cholesterol or for gastritis and enteritis.
	www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com /flax_seed.htm (396 words)

	Organic Flax Seed Oil \| Sweet Sunnah.com
		Flax seed is 1/3 oil, and the rest of it is made up of fiber, protein, and mucilage.
		Flax seed oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids - it contains alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 essential fatty acid, and omega 6 essential fatty acid, and flax seed oil contains these 3 EFA's in just the right proportions.
		Flax seeds are also a great source of lignans, vitamins, and minerals.
	www.sweetsunnah.com /cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=10063 (745 words)

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