you probably hear this everywhere use flaxseed for this use it for that but what are its benefits can it be used for cancer heart disease diabetes today I'll go over ten flaxseed health benefits its uses and how do you consume it to benefit from it 100%  flax seeds have been consumed for at least 6,000 years making one of the world's first cultivated superfoods they're actually they're basically small ground seeds you know that are great sources of dietary fiber minerals like manganese thiamine magnesium and plant-based protein they can be eaten whole or grounded but are even more beneficial when sprouted and ground it into a meal grinding flax seeds helps you absorb both types of fiber it contains as opposed to having them whole which will only pass through your body without being digest they can also be consumed
as flaxseed oil which is easily digested
and this constant is a concentrated 
source of healthy fats but today I'll talk about ten flaxseed health benefits and how you can get to consume it to benefit from it 100% number one flax seeds are high in fiber but low in carbs one of the most extraordinary benefits of the flax seeds is that it contains high levels of muscle it's gum which is a gel-like forming fiber that is water-soluble and moves slowly through your gut without being digested now what does it Musil each do okay well it keeps food in the stomach and makes you feels satisfied for a longer period of time so it could indirectly help you lose weight making food stay a longer period of time in your stomach or your intestines also means that nutrients will be better absorbed so that's that's 2 there and let's not forget that flax seeds are low in carbohydrates but extremely high in fiber and Nick's this makes it also a colon detox detoxification support hand great for people who suffer from constipation number 2 high in omega-3 fatty acids people are many times unaware of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and each of the matter is they have proven time and time again to be very useful in a variety of health conditions like heart disease diabetes liver disease arteriosclerosis and much more so flaxseeds walnuts and chia seeds actually which all contain omega-3 are great sources of this oil but what exactly does this do well they can put the compounds found in flax seeds help reduce the risk of coronary arts art disease hypertension platelet function reduce inflammation lowers cholesterol you know promote self function and even reduces heart arrhythmias okay really incredible number three high in antioxidants okay antioxidants these are actually very important you see many processes in our bodies produce free radicals and those free radicals start damaging our tissues and activate the processes by which we get older so counting on antioxidants can be very beneficial one of the greatest benefits of flax seeds is that they're packed with antioxidants especially the types called lignans okay these antioxidants called lignans help reduce free radical damage by having an anti-aging effect providing hormonal balancing and cellular regeneration so where are antioxidants found well we just mentioned flax seeds but also other plant-based foods like beans berries and nuts and just so you know the most highly producing oxidant sources in the body are high meat consumption unhealthy habits like smoking obesity the use of antibiotics and poor gut health so watch out for those number four lowers cholesterol okay flaxseed is a prêt is precious for those suffering from high cholesterol hyperlipidemia and heart disease a very interesting study published in the journal of nutrition and metabolism found that adding flax seeds into your diet can naturally reduce cholesterol levels and they found that flaxseed what they did was increase the amounts of fats excreted through bowel movements okay the soluble fiber of flax seeds traps the fat and cholesterol to the digestive system and is unable to be absorbed by the body soluble flax fiber also traps bile which contains cholesterol stored in the gall bladder and this way the bile excreted through the through the feces forcing the forces the body to make more using the excess cholesterol in the blood therefore lowering cholesterol number five may help you lose weight okay remember we just talked about flax seeds keeping you satisfied longer after a meal and how it helps reduce cholesterol levels and fat absorption well in long run this makes it even easier to lose weight okay but what what the what is the connection between flax seeds and weight loss according to research a study published in the journal of nutrition found that flax seeds and walnuts may improve obesity and support weight lost okay these studies found in found that alpha linoleic acid a compound found in flax seeds helped reduce inflammation and may even help you with hormonal balances which sometimes is the cause of weight gain on an organism that is constantly inflamed tends to slow down its metabolism which in turn gains weight causing constipation and even bloating number six decreases menopausal and hormonal imbalances symptoms in women remember we talked about lignans okay well lignans found in flax seeds have many other benefits for menopausal women okay flax seeds can can be used as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy in some cases as a natural or complementary treatment to bounce out hormones in menopausal women due to estrogenic properties that lignans have alright if this were not enough okay on top of balancing estrogen levels flax seeds can also help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and most incredibly can even help macerating women maintain a regular cycle if you have any of these problems or symptoms I recommend you take one to two tablespoons of grounded flax seeds in a smoothie or with your meals every day number seven may help prevent cancer it's very interesting how new researches you know coming to light would show how foods have anti-cancer properties and flax seeds are no exception okay a study published in the Journal of Clinical cancer research a very important journal by the way discovered that consuming flax seeds can decrease the risk of breast cancer by decreasing tumor growth and metastasis many studies have shown that women have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer when they consume larger amounts of dietary fiber lignans carotenoids antioxidants and vegetables with poultry and Journal of nutrition in the United States found that lignans and flax seeds may also reduce the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers truly amazing feel free to check out this other video where I talk about the best cancer fighting foods out there number 8 it's gluten free gluten is becoming a major problem for an incredible amount of people in the world and I have seen literally hundreds of patients that suffer from gluten sensitivity and it's sometimes a hassle not being able to find alternatives but using flax is a great way to naturally a place gluten-containing grains and recipes you can use flax seed flour to make breads okay and cookies to replace gluten-containing grains helps make skin and hair healthier flax seed oil is another great option to make your skin nail eyes and hair so if you want to have a healthier hair skin or nails consider adding two tablespoons of flaxseed oils to your salads every you can take two tablespoons of flax seeds by itself you know ground it and and take it in your food on awesome or you know you can mix it with other essential oils to use it topically as a natural skin moisturize supports digestive health okay so many people do they have serious digestive problems you know irritable bowel syndrome Crohn's disease etc flax seeds are incredible in promoting digestive health also helps reduce inflammation and protects the gut lining if you have problems with constipation or diarrhea take some flax seeds the laa and flax can help reduce inflammation and incredibly enough may be able to normal your bowel movements and cleaning your colon naturally