Flaxseed Oil

Some benefits of Flaxseed Oil:

Flaxseed Oil contains the 3 EFA’s (essential fatty acids). ALA, Omega 3 and Omega 6, these are key healing components. Our body cannot produce these on it’s own.They must obtained through food or supplement. EFA’s work to protect cell membranes, keeping them efficient at admitting healthy substances, while eliminating damaging substances from our body.

Flaxseed is rich in ALA,(alpha-linolenic acid) which is a precursor to Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are used to produce series 1 and 3 prostaglandins which are anti-inflammatory hormone like molecules. Omega 3 can help reduce inflammation that can be associated with MPS diseases, asthma, arthritis, migraine headaches and such. Omega 3’s also have shown to have benefit in heart disease by providing substances that help reduce the formation of blood clots. It also has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. You can find many more benefits of Flaxseed oil on webpages all over the internet. The best product in my opinion to buy, would be one that contains Lignans and has to be refrigerated. Lignans have been shown, in various studies, to contain anti-platelet-activating factor activity and possess antioxidant properties. Flaxseed oil is usually a very balanced source of EFA’s. The average beneficial dose is 1 – 3 tablespoons daily. There are many benefits to taking flaxseed oil. I have mentioned only a few here, mainly because these are the ones that have benefited my son with MPS III. (inflammation and heart) He has no swollen joints and minimal stiffness. His heart has been stable the past two years, even though he has an insufficiency.

My next article will be about Fish Oil benefits. Both Flaxseed Oils and Fish Oils have excellent benefits.

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