5 health benefits of eating powdered flax seeds

The plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in powdered flax seeds, helps decrease bad cholesterol levels, which results in reduced heart disease risk, through its ability to relax blood vessels. Studies show that patients who have high lipids, can decrease their total cholesterol by 15%, and triglycerides by 20%, when they take 30 grams of this substance daily, for their first three months of treatment. The lignans function as weak estrogen compounds which help decrease blood vessel plaque formation, and reduce inflammation markers, including C-reactive protein. The nutritional profile of flax seeds makes them suitable for people who need to monitor their blood pressure, or have heart conditions in their family. The mixture needs to be mixed with oatmeal or curd during breakfast, to help the body absorb its ingredients better.