Health Benefits

Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects over 120 million people worldwide. One-third of those people do not know they even have it. Diabetes results when the body does not produce enough insulin or can not use it properly. As a result, glucose builds up in the blood and is excreted in urine. Untreated diabetes or prolonged elevated blood glucose levels can result in serious complications such as eye disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, infections and impotence. 

The good news is that diabetes can be easily prevented through simple changes in eating and daily activities. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), dietary fibre, and lignans (secoisolariciresinol diglucoside) are three nutrients in flax that help to protect against diabetes by regulating and lowering blood glucose levels.

Flax seed contains high amounts of soluble fibre (digestible form). Evidence from the American Dietetic Association indicates that increased soluble fibre consumption can lower blood cholesterol levels. Soluble fibre decreases total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol of almost twice that seen with insoluble fibre. A 5-10 g/day increase in soluble fibre may help to reduce total cholesterol by approximately 5%. (American Dietetic Association & Herbert, V. et. al.).

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Lignans for Life



Health Benefits
Heart Health
Cancer
Constipation
Diabetes
Immune Function
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Kidney Disease
Menopause


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