Ground Flaxseed
Excellent whole-food source of fiber, used in smoothies and for constipation, BPH, cholesterol, and blood sugar management
Also known as: milled flaxseed, flax
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Ground Flaxseed, based on research from longevity science.
- Lignans
Flax may average one hundred times more lignans than other foods. One tablespoon daily is recommended as part of the Daily Dozen.
Source: How Not to Die
- Omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that are not destroyed by baking
Source: How Not to Die
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Ground Flaxseed may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Constipation1 tablespoon per day
Beat psyllium head-to-head for constipation relief; also beat laxative lactulose, increasing bowel movements from 2/week to 7/week
Source: How Not to Age
- Type 2 diabetes1 tablespoon per day
25-point lower fasting blood sugars and 1.8% lower HbA1c vs placebo in 12-week trial
Source: How Not to Age
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia3 tablespoons per day
Relief comparable to drugs like Flomax or Proscar without side effects
Source: How Not to Age
Reduces Risk Of
- High blood pressurea few tablespoons per day
Ground flaxseeds induced one of the most potent blood-pressure-lowering effects ever achieved by a dietary intervention: 15/7 mmHg drop, 2-3x more powerful than drugs.
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Ground Flaxseed works at a cellular level.
- PromotesLowers LDL Cholesterol
17-point lower LDL cholesterol vs placebo in 12-week trial
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1 tablespoon per dayfor Constipation
Beat psyllium head-to-head for constipation relief; also beat laxative lactulose, increasing bowel movements from 2/week to 7/week
Source: How Not to Age
- 1 tablespoon per dayfor Lowers LDL Cholesterol
17-point lower LDL cholesterol vs placebo in 12-week trial
Source: How Not to Age
- 1 tablespoon per dayfor Type 2 diabetes
25-point lower fasting blood sugars and 1.8% lower HbA1c vs placebo in 12-week trial
Source: How Not to Age
- 3 tablespoons per dayfor Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Relief comparable to drugs like Flomax or Proscar without side effects
Source: How Not to Age
- 1 tablespoon/dayfor Lignans
Flax may average one hundred times more lignans than other foods. One tablespoon daily is recommended as part of the Daily Dozen.
Source: How Not to Die
- 1 tablespoon/dayfor Omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that are not destroyed by baking
Source: How Not to Die
- a few tablespoons per dayfor High blood pressure
Ground flaxseeds induced one of the most potent blood-pressure-lowering effects ever achieved by a dietary intervention: 15/7 mmHg drop, 2-3x more powerful than drugs.
Source: How Not to Die
Tips & Recommendations
Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen checklist for optimal nutrition
Source: How Not to Die
Eat a daily tablespoon of ground flaxseed for breast health
Source: How Not to Die
Recipes with Ground Flaxseed
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die