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Can you please explain why flax is so healthy?
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Flax: Flax contains healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids which can be good for your heart. If your metabolism is working well, the ala in flax can be processed to compounds that fight inflammation. Also it contains lignans that have both plant estrogen & antioxidant qualities. The fiber part that dr. Fowler mentioned, can help lower cholesterol. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/12_05/flax.pdf.
Answered 6/10/2013
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