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July 31, 2010

Flaxseed: Importance Source Of Omega 3 That Can Rival Fish Oil

Omega 3 fatty acids actually have a lot of benefits. Other than the fact that it is known to be good for the heart, there are studies now which state that Omega 3 is also good for the brain. This is because there are people that say that it can help people concentrate more on what they are trying to do. It can also help people think more and just recently has shown that it can also help people become less depressed.

Flax seed is very small and can be eaten as a snack because it is quite tasty but people prefer to sprinkle the seeds on salad and food because they are similar to sesame seeds but the flax seed oil benefits are much more numerous and important!

Before, flax seed is only known to fight mild to moderate constipation and even though this is not its only benefit now, this is still proven to be true even though it is not as strong as other chemical based products that are being sold over the counter.

Flax seed is known to help fight constipation and indigestion. It can be eaten with your normal food or you can munch on it when you feel like it. Just remember that flax seed should never be heated because this will change its components.

Flax seed is actually inexpensive and can be bought in health food stores. It can be eaten as a snack or as an adornment to a meal. Some people love sprinkling flax seeds on their salad or cereal. Just remember that flax seed cannot be heated because the heat will change its natural components and it will not be beneficial anymore.

If you do not really have a lot of budget for healthy food, it is better to buy flax seed than fish oil which both contain omega 3 because you can get the same benefits for a fraction of the cost.

There are also studies now which state that omega 3 is actually good for the brain because it helps people think and concentrate better. It is recommended now that people take a daily dose of Omega 3 because like mentioned earlier, it cannot be produced by the body and since flax seed can be bought in health stores and is cheap, it is worth giving it a try.

It is not impossible to see why flax seed is the choice of people who would still want their dose of Omega 3 because it is inexpensive and easy to buy. For those who are still not including Omega 3 as a part of their diets, do try taking flax seed because it is worth it.

While debating between flax seed and fish oil you might want to look at the side effects of fish oil

Filed under Arthritis by Diedre Duffett

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