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Flax Seed Oil and Wrinkles
Valerie Goettsch
Flax seed oil helps lubricate the digestive system and softens
the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Flax seed is
packed with oils, fibers and protein that supply your body with
essential fatty acids (EFAs), notably omega 6 (linoleic acid) and
omega 3 (linolenic acid) fatty acids. Your body uses EFAs through
hormone production, the metabolism of vitamins and protection at
the cellular level. The lignans from flax seed hulls help control
blood sugar and insulin, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes.
Flax seed oil has also been shown to be helpful in reducing "bad"
cholesterol. Deficiencies in EFAs have been found to be
associated with eczema and dry skin. Some women have also found
flax seed be helpful to in relieving hot flashes associated with
menopause.
According to the Health Sciences Institute, the most effective
and inexpensive way to eat flax seed is to grind it fresh and add
it to cereal or juice. This is when the flax seed oil and fiber
is the most potent (it starts to lose potency when exposed to
air), and so you get the most benefit. Flax seed has a mild,
nutty flavor and is much more palatable in the ground form than
straight pressed flax seed oil. Further, one quarter cup of
ground flax seed is the equivalent of 17 flax seed oil capsules,
so there is substantial savings.
Resources:
You can find fresh whole flax seed at health food stores and
natural grocery stores such as whole foods.
Valerie Goettsch is webmaster of Skin-Sage.com, a web site
dedicated to reviews of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care
products and supplements.
http://www.skin-sage.com/
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