The Flax of Life
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- The Facts about Flaxseed. Christensen, Cathy // Skin, Inc.;May2010, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p38
The article presents information about flaxseeds and its health benefits. Obtained from the flax plant, these seeds are a good source of alpha lineolic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that reduce cholesterol level. Flaxseeds, and its oil form, are also used by spas as it keeps the skin healthy and...
- THREE'S A CHARM. Murray, Michael T. // Better Nutrition;Feb2015, Vol. 77 Issue 2, p26
In this article, the author talks about the importance of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in proper functioning of cellular membranes and inflammation, and also discusses health risk associated with deficiency of the omega-3 fatty acids. Topics discussed include important food sources of omega-3...
- fabulous FLAXSEED OIL. Baker, Melissa // Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine;Jun2015, Issue 392, p40
The article offers information on flaxseed oil. It states that it is one of the richest plant-based sources of an omega-3 fat, also known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which decreases inflammation, improves heart health and develops healthy babies during pregnancy. It also provides nutty flavour...
- Ask the experts. Watson, Brenda // Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine;Aug2010, Issue 334, p67
The article provides an answer to the question about the omega-3 fatty acids and how best to get them.
- Sounds fishy, makes sense. McCord, Holly // Prevention;Feb98, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p40
Discusses two health issues. The importance of consuming omega-3 fats, found in fish; The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) allowance of food companies to add small amounts of fish oil to products; Health aspects of fish oil; Whether high protein diets are really effective means for weight loss.
- Fats and Ocular Surface Disease. Karpecki, Paul M. // Review of Optometry;4/15/2003, Vol. 140 Issue 4, p82
Examines the use of flaxseed oil in dry-eye therapy. Capability of the alpha-linolenic acid in flaxseed oil to raise levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and erythrocytes; Correlation between dry eye and the oral form of flaxseed oil; Comparison between ocular surface disease and dry-eye...
- Seals and the science of omega-3. // Dairy Industries International;Jun2001, Vol. 66 Issue 6, p29
Discusses why omega-3 fatty acids produced from harp seal offer better health-benefits than any other sources of omega-3. Limitations of flaxseed oil as source of omega-3; Factors affecting the health-benefits offered by omega-3 extracted from fish oils; Safety and health benefits of seal oil as...
- Clopidogrel/Linum usitatissimum/omega-3 fatty acids interaction. // Reactions Weekly;8/24/2013, Issue 1466, p15
An abstract of the article "Increased bruising with the combination of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil and clopidogrel," by C. Necyk and colleagues is presented.
- Omega-3 lowdown. // Swim Magazine;Sep/Oct97, Vol. 13 Issue 5, p15
Presents information on the health benefits provided by Omega-3 fatty acids in fish. List of food sources.
