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Flaxseed has been available since long back in the history. It has a grainy structure with a nutty texture. The health benefits of flax seed have recently been found. Flax is rich in vitamin B1, B2, C, E, iron and zinc. It contains rich amount of omega3 fatty acid and as per health experts, omegae3 rich diet is helpful in the treatment of breast cancer, heart disease, colon cancer, hypertension, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Flax is rich in fiber that treats colon cancer and controls cholesterol level. It contains phytoestrogens that might protect you against breast and colon cancer as it decreases tumor cells. It may further reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Flax oil has been observed to be of great benefit in treatment of cancer. Cisplatin which is a drug has been observed to have a serious side effect on the gastro-intestinal symptoms. A research team observed the effect of flax oil against CP. A study was conducted on rats in which the omega3 fatty acid rich oil was provided to a group of rats before giving them a CP treatment. There was another group of rats who were only provided the CP and no flax oil was provided. During the research it was found that the rats that were provided with CP showed a decline in the functioning of certain digestive enzymes. Increased symptoms of lipid peroxidation were observed and this showed that the use of cancer drug CP caused lot of oxidative stress to the digestive system. The action of certain compounds like catalase and glutathione peroxidase was also found to be affected.
It was found in the research study that providing flax oil before the CP drug as well followed by the CP treatment, lessened the negative effect of the CP. The rats that were provided the flax oil, showed less damage being done to their body due to their digestive system and they developed resistance to the adverse effects of the gastrointestinal damages from the CP drug. It also protected the body from the possible damages from the toxins and the chemicals caused due to the drug.
Flax seed in other forms can also help you get healthier and treat cancer patients. The phytoestrogen found in it has the ability to protect you against breast cancer and colon cancer as it decreases the tumor cell growth. Apart from the short term research being done by AHA, long term researches are also going for the effects of flax seed and oil on human body and its assistance in treatment of cancer. It has also been observed to treat the autoimmune systems. Some disease of this type includes rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. A study has also found a relation between flax supplementation and risk of prostate cancer.
Health experts recommend 2 tablespoons of ground flax meal or you can have 1 table spoon of flax oil. You can prepare your flax meals and store it to be used regularly. Put the flax grains in a coffee grinder and grind it to powder. Store this powder in a airtight container and store it at a dry at a cool place. Flax oil can be stored in a cool place in an opaque container. You can add flax to cereals, muffins, yogurt and salads. However, always take this supplement under medical supervision. If you have already started having this regularly, consult your doctor regarding the same.
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