Flaxseed

History:

As the source of linen fiber, Flax has been cultivated since at least 5000 B.C., and its importance continues today for its rich fiber and as a source of oil. Flax is a hardy annual that grows from one to four feet with narrow, hairy leaves and red, white or blue flowers that are followed by spherical capsules (bols), which contain seeds that are rich in oils with linoleic acid. Its history reaches back to the earliest times as a food (the seeds when roasted) and in the making of fine linen cloth. The Flax plant was grown in Palestine before the arrival of the Israelites. The Bible tells us that Rahab in Jericho hid two spies under stems of Flax she had been drying, and Solomon, praised his wife who separated the fibers of the Flax for fine linen. The Egyptians made fine linen clothing and used it for wrapping mummies in the embalming process. The therapeutic properties of Flaxseeds were known to the Greeks, as Hippocrates recommended them for mucous membranes and digestive health, and in eighth-century France, Charlemagne passed laws requiring the seeds to be consumed to keep his subjects healthy. In North America, the use of Flax dates back to 1617, when L. Hebert, the first farmer in Canada, brought it to New France, and today, the crop grows widely on the prairies of Canada for its oil-rich seeds. The seed oil (linseed) is not only an important commercial ingredient in the manufacture of paint and varnish, but Flaxseed contains a wealth of nutritional benefits. The stems are used to make a high quality paper and linen cloth. The majority of fat in Flaxseed (more than seventy percent) includes polyunsaturated fatty acids, namely alpha-linolenic acid (parent of Omega-3), and linoleic acid (parent of Omega-6), the "good fats." They are essential in the human diet, required for proper infant growth and development, and necessary for healthy cell membranes and skin. However, the body cannot manufacture them; their presence depends totally on dietary consumption. Flaxseed contains the linoleic and linolenic acids needed for production of hormone-like prostaglandins, which are vital for many bodily functions. Lignans are the primary source of phytoestrogen found in Flaxseeds, and they are not only rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, but they are also a wealth of nutrients, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, vanadium, zinc, protein, mucilage, digestive enzymes, saponin, beta carotene, B-vitamins and vitamin E.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) to three (3) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warning or contraindications with the use of Flaxseed Herbal Supplement from Herbal Extracts Plus; however, Flaxseed may slow down the absorption of oral medications or other nutrients if taken at the same time; therefore, it's best to avoid taking Flaxseed at the same time of day as medications and other supplements. While the combination of aspirin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids may actually be helpful under certain circumstances (such as heart disease), they should only be taken together under the guidance and supervision of your healthcare provider.

Capsule Information:
Our Flaxseed supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700 mgs.

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