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Wht is flaxseed good for for the body?

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Dr. Andrea Bretal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Flaxseed: It is good because it contains good kind of fats essential for the correct function of your system and also prevents cardiac diseases like heart attacks. It would also help decrease the amount of bad kind of fat in your blood.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/4/2016

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Also fiber: They are also a good source of insoluble fiber.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2016

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