Useful properties of flax for the correction of human health were the subject of study of scientists only in the second half of the twentieth century. Flax seeds contain such complexes of substances that are indispensable for the normal existence of man, especially in the conditions of modern dynamic and stressful socium.
The most valuable is organic acid omega-3, which improves the tone and condition of the vessels, removes carcinogens from the body, stimulates metabolism .
The seeds of flax contain a large number of lignins, phytonutrients, powerful adsorbents, removing toxins and carcinogenic substances from the body. It is believed that these substances slow the growth of malignant neoplasms and are very useful to women, because they are phytoestrogens (plant hormones). In addition, it has been experimentally revealed that the flax seed contains:
- soluble fiber;
- a huge complex of vitamins (about twenty)
- selenium - an element irreplaceable for inhabitants of megacities, promotes preservation of integrity of nucleic acids and reduces the risk of oncological diseases;
- lecithin, which strengthens nerve cells;
- Potassium is a mineral that provides transportation of substances necessary for different body systems.
Application of flax
The composition of flaxseed, useful properties explain the wide scope of its application in medicine (both traditional and folk), in dietary nutrition.
- The newest laboratory studies have confirmed the effectiveness of flax in the prevention and even treatment of such a terrible disease as cancer.
- It was proved that the therapeutic properties of flax with its regular application can significantly reduce the level of "harmful" cholesterol and normalize blood circulation .
- Diabetics also show the use of these seeds, as they perfectly lower blood sugar and stabilize the pancreas.
- Useful properties of flax are successfully used in the treatment of parasitic invasion. It is proved that it has pronounced anthelmintic qualities, successfully cleanses the body of various helminth species.
- Decoction of flax is used for rinsing with inflammation of the mouth and throat, for compresses with inflammation of the joints.
Flax for weight loss
To accelerate metabolism and weight loss, they also successfully use the useful properties of flax. There are different ways of taking this remedy for the purpose of improving the figure.
Flax and yogurt for weight loss
The easiest way, perhaps, can be considered the use of flax seed on kefir.
Ingredients:
- Flaxseed - 2 teaspoons;
- kefir - 100 g.
Preparation
Grinded on a coffee grinder, flax seed is mixed in 100 g of low-fat kefir and eaten on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning. Reception of this remedy can last up to three weeks. After that, you need to take a break and repeat a week later.
Decoction of flaxseed
Ingredients:
- flax seed - 1 tablespoon;
- purified water - 0.5 liters.
Preparation
Seeds filled with water and boiled over a slow fire for half an hour. Strain, use half a cup for thirty minutes before meals three times a day. We drink this broth for ten days, do a week-long break and repeat the course.
Contraindications
In addition to useful properties, flax also has contraindications. Preparations based on flax seeds should be used with caution in hypercalcemia.
Since fatty acids have the ability to oxidize and during the oxidation process produce harmful carcinogenic substances, one needs to use exclusively freshly ground grains and oil, packed in dark glass ware (oxidized by sunlight!)