Health benefits of flaxseed

As previously mentioned, flaxseed is a rich source of dietary fiber (28%). Dietary fiber has been widely viewed as a component essential to lowering the risk of colon cancer. The flaxseed protein is similar to soy thus may be beneficial to health. Bhathena et al. (2002) first reported that flaxseed protein was effective in lowering plasma cholesterol and triacylglycerides (TAG) compared to soy and casein protein in male F344 and obese SHR/N-cp rats. The role of protein in disease prevention warrants further investigation. Components, such as PAs and flavonoids, may also contribute to the health benefits of flaxseed. 

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