Flaxseed Oil : Rich Source of Beneficial Omega-3s

by Udall, Kate Gilbert

• ISBN13: 9781580544382
• ISBN10: 158054438X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-01
• Publisher: Woodland Pub

Summary

Because the typical American diet may not include a sufficient amount of essential fatty acids (EFAs), it is vital that we include sources of these EFAs in our own diet, because the body cannot produce them on its own. Flaxseed oil is an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha linolenic acid. Supplementing the diet with omega-3 oils can promote cardiovascular health, help metabolize cholesterol and fats, and combat auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Essential Fatty Acids: A Definition	p. 6
Fish vs. Flaxseed	p. 7
Negative Effects of Fatty-Acid Imbalance	p. 7
The Value of Supplementing with Flaxseed Oil	p. 8
Functions of Essential Fatty Acids	p. 9
Health Benefits of a Balanced Fatty-Acid Intake	p. 10
Flax and Lignans	p. 16
Flax and Fiber	p. 17
Selecting a Source	p. 17
Additional Roles of Flaxseed	p. 19
Recent Research	p. 19
Conclusion	p. 20
References	p. 21
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.