Does flaxseed oil prevent cancer

Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds.

This natural oil, which is known as Linseed Oil, is highly recommended for the general well being and whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids that are required for the health of almost all body systems.

Flax Seed Oil supplements contains omega-9 and omega-6 and essential fatty acids, potassium, lecithin, B vitamins, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that horrible "fishy" after taste. Sounded good to me already!

Another way to obtain fish oil benefits is by eating deliciously grilled cold-water fish at least three times a week. Good sources of EPA and DHA omega-3s are salmon, sablefish, tuna and halibut.

It has been known that daily supplements of fish oil or flaxseed oill, when used alone or together with lubricating eye drops, has the ability to reduce dry eye symptoms which includestinging, redness, burning and intermittent visual disturbances.

That is why many eye doctors are now recommending fish oil supplements and flaxseed oil for their patients who are suffering from dry eyes.

Recent heart attack victims are reported to benefit from the diets rich in alpha-linolenic acid. This is found in flaxseed supplements and the foods that carry them.

1. It accelerates the healing of bruises and sprains and eases weight loss in people dealing with obesity.
   

2. Increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat and stimulates brown fat cells.
3. Helps in the the absorption of Calcium.
   
4. It can improve perceptions of colors and eyesight of and helps strengthens finger and toenails.

   Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains and research has found low incidence of breast and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their daily diet.

5. It has also been known that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides which helps prevent clots in arteries, that usually result in strokes, thromboses and heart attacks.
6. Protects your body from high blood pressure, water retention, inflammation, lowered immune function and sticky platelets.
7. Improves the function of the liver and relieve some cases of Asthma.
8. Stops development of many forms of cancer and its side effects.
9. Helpful in the treatment of Psoriasis, and Dandruff and Eczema.
10. It has been known to shorten recovery time in fatigued muscles after exertion of exercise or anything strenuos.
11. Increases the body's stamina and production of energy. Relieves symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus and some allergies.

The recommended daily dose for most people is at least 1,000 mg, to be taken from one to three times a day. You can even add flax seeds into your diet in breads, muffins or on salads.

Studies have used up to 30 grams of flax seeds a day safely and without producing any kind of side effects.