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	Flaxseed: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
		Flaxseed is sometimes referred to as a nutraceutical, a recently coined term that includes any food or food ingredient thought to confer health benefits, including preventing and treating disease.
		Flaxseed products are not known to be harmful when taken in recommended dosages, though it is important to remember that the long-term effects of taking flax-derived remedies (in any amount) have not been studied.
		Flaxseed may help to reduce the toxic side effects (kidney damage and high blood pressure) of cyclosporine, which is a drug given to organ transplant patients to prevent rejection of the new organ.
	health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/flaxseed (1829 words)

	Flax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		One tablespoon of ground flax seeds and three tablespoons of water may serve as a replacement for one egg in baking by binding the other ingredients together, and ground flax seeds can also be mixed in with oatmeal, yogurt, water (similar to Metamucil), or any other food item where a nutty flavour is appropriate.
		Flaxseed oil is most commonly consumed with salads or in capsules.
		The effects are thought to be due to the lignans in flaxseed, and are additive with those of tamoxifen, the currently standard drug treatment for these cancers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flaxseed (1267 words)

	Flaxseed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Flaxseed may be used to support cardiovascular health by helping to prevent heart attack and stroke; and by lowering platelet aggregation, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
		Flaxseed should not be taken by those individuals with hemophilia, bowel obstruction, narrowing of the digestive tract, or inflammation of the stomach or intestines.
		Flaxseed should not be taken at least 14 days prior to any type of surgery or dental work.
	www.supplementnews.org /flaxseed (831 words)

	Flaxseed
		Flaxseed is also a great source of insoluble and soluble fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol levels.
		Flaxseed and flax oil can be found in health food stores where you can often purchase it in bulk.
		Flaxseeds need to be milled for their benefits to be absorbed properly by the body.
	www.bellybytes.com /recipes/flaxseed.shtml (1355 words)

	Flaxseed and health
		Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease.
		Flaxseed oil is good for the heart because it is the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid.
		Taking flaxseed oil for gout may lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that is a symptom of this condition.
	www.healingdaily.com /detoxification-diet/flaxseed.htm (1068 words)

	Flaxseed Oil
		Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant.
		Flaxseed 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.
		Flaxseed oil is obtained from the seed of the flax plant.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsSupplements/FlaxseedOilcs.html (3077 words)

	Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) - MayoClinic.com
		Flaxseed and its derivative flaxseed oil/linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which is a biologic precursor to omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid.
		Flaxseed and flaxseed oil supplements do appear to be well tolerated in the available research, and there is long-standing historical use of flaxseed products without many reports of side effects.
		Due to the possible estrogen-like effects of flaxseed (not flaxseed oil), it should be used cautiously in women with hormone sensitive conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovary.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/flaxseed/NS_patient-flaxseed (2984 words)

	Flaxseed Oil for Dry Eyes - AllAboutVision.com
		Flaxseed oil has been shown in certain studies to be an effective treatment for dry eye, a condition that affects millions of Americans.
		Recommended dosage for use of flaxseed oil is 1 tablespoon or 14 g per day of the liquid form, or 3-6 capsules per day of the capsule form.
		The study compared oral flaxseed oil capsules (3,000 mg daily or 3 capsules a day) with the antibiotic doxycycline (100 mg twice a day) for the treatment of dry eye in patients who had undergone LASIK eye surgery.
	www.allaboutvision.com /nutrition/flaxseed-oil.htm (680 words)

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		Flaxseed used in Chinese medicine is produced mainly in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Jilin provinces (Yen, 1992) and that used in Indian medicine is extensively cultivated throughout India, mostly in Bengal, Bihar, and the United provinces (Kapoor, 1990; Karnick, 1994; Nadkarni, 1976).
		Flaxseed poultices are used for inflammations, abscesses, and relief of pain in American conventional medicine (Taber, 1962) and as an emollient in modern veterinary medicine (Budavari, 1996).
		The Commission E approved the internal use of flaxseed for chronic constipation, for colons damaged by abuse of laxatives, irritable colon, diverticulitis, and as mucilage for gastritis and enteritis.
	www.herbalgram.org /iherb/expandedcommissione/he036.asp (2319 words)

	Flaxseed Oil Health Benefits and Side Effects
		Recent research indicates that flaxseed oil may have the ability to reduce blood pressure, lower levels of harmful cholesterol, offer both estrogen-like and anti-estrogenic effects, and is being studied for its ability to protect against cancer.
		Additional studies are underway to assess further the effects of flaxseed and flaxseed oil on breast and prostate cancers and on menopausal symptoms.
		Flaxseed oil comes in soft capsules or as a liquid, which both must be protected from heat and light.
	www.nutrasanus.com /flaxseed.html (808 words)

	Flaxseed \| AHealthyMe.com
		Flaxseed is more than just nutritious -- health experts believe the seed can actually help prevent heart disease and many types of cancer.
		In 1993 researchers had women consume 50 grams of ground flaxseed (about two tablespoons) every day for four weeks, and found that their total cholesterol dropped 9 percent and their LDL (or "bad") cholesterol fell 18 percent.
		Ground flaxseed will stay fresh for a day or two in the refrigerator and for a month in the freezer.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/flaxseed (698 words)

	Linseed
		Flaxseed is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of "good" fat that is missing from the typical Western diet.
		In addition to containing omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil is a rich source of lignans, a type of fiber that is changed by "friendly bacteria" in the gut into compounds that fight against cancer.
		Flaxseed oil is also a treatment for premenstrual syndrome, which may be caused by a hormonal imbalance.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_linseed.htm (1167 words)

	Flaxseed, Flaxseed Essential Oil, Flaxseed Herbal Recipes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Roasted Flaxseeds are great for a hot drink in the morning instead of coffee.
		Flaxseed oil is also good to use in your skin care use to speed healing, reduce pain and soothe rashes.
		Flaxseed is also used in Aromatherapy because it is light weight, it's added to herbal eye pillows and heat packs.
	www.cdcupps.com /flaxseed.htm (278 words)

	Flaxseed Oil 1000mg
		Flaxseed oil, with its plentiful supply of Omega-3 fatty acids, may be the preferred way to balance the fatty acids in our favour.
		The Omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed oil are necessary to the development of the human brain during pregnancy and early childhood.
		Flaxseeds and their oil contain nutrients that are vital to health.
	www.naturesnutrition.com /SKU/32211.htm (995 words)

	AICR: Flaxseed
		Flaxseed is unique, however, because of its high omega-3 fatty acid content.
		Besides flaxseed, the few other good sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fatty fish (like salmon, albacore tuna, trout, herring and mackerel), canola oil and walnuts.
		It is thought that the properties of flaxseed that may help prevent breast cancer may speed up the cancer process once it has begun.
	www.aicr.org /site/News2?JServSessionIdr005=8fgnnshd41.app1a&abbr=pr_&page=NewsArticle&id=7596 (430 words)

	Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oils for Omega-3 Fatty Acids by Mary G. Enig, PhD
		Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are currently recognized as appropriate sources of omega-3 fatty acids by several US government agencies, including USDA and NIH.
		In addition, the FDA indicated concern about untreated flaxseed being a source of toxic hydrocyanic acid and posted an import alert in 1978; this decision was abandoned in 1982 when the import alert was canceled and flaxseed was permitted in bread in levels of 10-12 percent.
		Researchers from two universities evaluated flaxseed powder consumption in women and reported that the lignans, which they considered as protective against certain cancers, were normally metabolized by the microflora in the gut.
	www.westonaprice.org /knowyourfats/flaxseed.html (895 words)

	Flaxseed
		Flaxseed itself (ground or whole) also contains lignans, which may have antioxidant actions and may help protect against certain cancers, though this is far from certain.
		In one study men with prostate cancer who ate an ounce of ground flaxseeds (almost three tablespoons) a day as part of a very-low-fat diet were able to slow the progress of their cancers between the time they were diagnosed and the time of surgery.
		Flaxseeds and their oil may also lower total blood cholesterol, as well as LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
	www.berkeleywellness.com /html/ds/dsFlaxseed.php (894 words)

	ACS :: Flaxseed
		Flaxseed oil is high in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, which is thought to have beneficial effects against cancer when consumed (see also Omega-3 Fatty Acids).
		Flaxseed was cultivated by the Babylonians in 3000 BC.
		Flaxseed reduced formation of precancerous colon polyps in one study of rats, but in another study had no effect on formation of intestinal cancer in mice.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Flaxseed.asp?sitearea=ETO (1076 words)

	Flaxseed links
		Of the foods tested, flaxseed proved to be the most protective by reducing the incidence of micronuclei in both the reticulocyte and normochromatic erythrocyte cell populations by 30 and 11%, respectively.
		In the flaxseed group, the ratio of 2-hydroxyestrone to 16alpha-hydroxyestrone was positively correlated with urinary lignan excretion (r = 0.579, P = 0.02).
		This modification by flaxseed is associated with an increase in urinary lignan excretion.
	www.thensome.com /flaxseedlinks.htm (8616 words)

	Flaxseed Oil, Linseed Oil - Vitacost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Flaxseed, called linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans.
		Flaxseed is the most abundant food source of lignans, a family of phytochemicals that is drawing the interest of many health researchers.
		Flaxseed and its mammalian lignan precursor cause a lengthening or cessation of estrous cycling in rats.
	www.vitacost.com /science/hn/Supp/Flaxseed.htm (2334 words)

	Flaxseed
		Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are 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 problems.
		Flaxseeds are also available in grounded form in a special mylar package so that the components in the flaxseeds stay active.
		Flaxseed may slow down the absorption of oral medications or other nutrients if taken at the same time; therefore, flaxseed should be ingested several hours before or after other medications Talk to your health care provider before taking flaxseed if you regularly take any prescription or over-the-counter medications.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/Flaxseedch.html (3781 words)

	Flaxseed: Agriculture to Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Flaxseed is available either as yellow seeds or brown seeds.
		The health benefits of flaxseed have focused on the body's response to the high content of omega 3 fatty acids and fibers, especially lignan.
		The omega 3 fatty acids in flaxseed are metabolized to substances that exert an anti-inflammatory response and may have benefit for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
	www.ag.ndsu.edu /pubs/yf/foods/fn596.htm (608 words)

	Logan County Government Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Flaxseed is an ancient, blue-flowering crop cultivated extensively in Canada.
		Although the alpha-linolenic acid found in flaxseed oil is not identical to the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, the body does convert alpha-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil to the same type of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil.
		In animal studies, flaxseed given to pregnant rats lowered the birth weight of their male offspring.
	www.loganco.gov /extension/jansnewsletters/2003/april23nixonnewscol.htm (616 words)

	Flax seed health benefits & premium flaxseed -On Sale!
		The results showed that the flaxseed pre-lignans, converted in the intestines by bacteria into powerful anti-cancer lignans, were extremely efficient, in low doses, in killing the breast cancer cells in these volunteer women.
		In one study men with prostate cancer who ate an ounce of ground flaxseed a day as part of a very-low-fat diet were able to slow the progress of their cancers between the time they were diagnosed and the time of surgery.
		Flaxseed has a pleasant, nutty flavour and can be sprinkled on cereals, yoghurts and smoothies, Alternatively, flaxseed can be taken as a supplement in pill or liquid form or as flaxseed oil and used in cooking, although the oil can be expensive.
	www.goldenflax.com (899 words)

	Flaxseed
		Flaxseed is also used to soothe an irritated stomach, intestines, or bladder.
		When using Flaxseed as a laxative, be sure to take it with plenty of water to reduce the risk of an intestinal blockage.
		Flaxseed can also be used to remove a foreign body from the eye.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101135.shtml (438 words)

	Why Use Flax Seed
		Flaxseeds have a nutty flavor and are excellent sprinkled on salads, cereals, and yogurt.
		Because flaxseed is high in fiber, it is important to drink plenty of water.
		Flaxseed absorbs approximately eight times its weight in water, so if taken 1 hour before meals, it may help you loose extra weight by reducing your appetite.
	www.genericflaxseed.com /why.htm (455 words)

	Flaxseed
		Flaxseed oil can be purchased in liquid form (to use in preparing food) or as softgels that you can take as a dietary supplement.
		Flaxseed is an excellent source of mucilage, which acts as a laxative.
		Flaxseed may slow down the absorption of oral medications or other nutrients if taken at the same time; therefore, ingestion of flaxseed several hours before or after other medications may be warranted.
	www.mercydesmoines.org /adam/alternativemedicine/ConsHerbs/Flaxseedch.asp (1289 words)

	Flaxseed Production In Montana
		Flaxseed is an ancient crop used both as source of both fiber and edible seed.
		Flaxseed is crushed to produce linseed oil and linseed meal.
		Alternative methods used to control pests in flaxseed include late tillage and late planting but both are not very desirable due to yield reductions and moisture loss in the seedbed.
	pestdata.ncsu.edu /cropprofiles/docs/MTflaxseed.html (2754 words)

	Spectrum \| Flaxseed Oil - Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids
		Flaxseed oil is nature's greatest vegetarian source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids—essential nutrients that help keep our cells in peak condition.
		Flaxseed is the most concentrated source of of SDG lignans - phyonutrients that exhibit strong antioxidant properties and can have a balancing effect on hormones.* Our Enriched Organic Flax Oil with Lignans has the same fresh, clean taste as our flax oil, with the added benefit of freshly sliced flaxseed added in.
		Flaxseed is the most concentrated source of of SDG lignans - phyonutrients that exhibit strong antioxidant properties and can have a balancing effect on hormones.
	www.spectrumorganics.com /index.php?id=59 (850 words)

	Ameriflax
		Flaxseed fits this profile perfectly because of its pleasant nutty taste and nutritional attributes.
		Attractive flaxseed adds flavor, extra texture and good nutrition to your breads and other baked goods.
		– Mill a desired amount of flaxseed to a granular, free-flowing meal in a coffee bean grinder.
	www.ameriflax.com /default.cfm?page=frecipes (526 words)

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