Seeds of white linen

Recently, more and more attention of fans of healthy nutrition and natural medicine attracts white flax seeds, which are a valuable raw material. And, although the seeds of brown flax, which is widely cultivated in our latitudes, are more accessible, it is white flax that has both greater nutritional value, better taste qualities, and more numerous useful properties. Consider what the benefits of white flax seeds are.

Composition and useful properties of white flax seeds

The composition of the seeds of white flax are similar to the seeds of brown flax and also contain the following set of chemicals:

• polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, Omega-6;
• vitamins of groups A, B, E, C, K, F;
• proteins;
• polysaccharides;
• mineral substances (potassium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, copper, etc.);
• gluten, etc.

But their main difference from brown is the presence in the composition of lignans - polyphenolic compounds, in structure similar to female sex hormones and showing their properties. In fact, these substances are phytoestrogens. Therefore, the seeds of white flax are very useful for all women, and especially for those who have problems with the hormonal background.

Thanks to the lignans, the seeds of white flax have a beneficial effect on the skin condition, promoting its rejuvenation , enhancing the tone and elasticity, as well as the condition of the hair and nails. With a lack of female hormones, these substances replace them in the body, and in excess their action is directed at preventing the interaction of hormones with the tissues of the body, thereby preventing the development of certain pathologies.

Other useful properties of white flax seeds are:

• antioxidant;
• antitoxic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• bactericidal;
• laxative ;
• enveloping;
• expectorant;
• wound healing;
• antineoplastic;
• immunostimulating.

Application of white flax seeds

The rate of consumption of white flax seed is 25 grams per day (about one handful). The main methods of internal reception are:

1. Receiving a drink obtained by putting a tablespoon of seeds into a glass of boiling water for 30 minutes, together with the seeds.
2. A tablespoon of ground flax seeds is poured into a glass of water and added to the ready-made dish.
3. Add in the dough for baking (2 tablespoons per 1 kg of flour).

Contraindications to the reception of white flax seeds:

• pregnancy and lactation;
• urine and cholelithiasis;
• inflammation and intestinal obstruction;
• individual intolerance.