What Is Flaxseed? What Are The Benefits Of Flaxseed?
Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, fiber, and the essential fatty acid “alpha-linolenic acid” (ALA). The seeds come from flax, one of the the oldest fiber crops in the world – known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China.
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Researchers Publish First-Ever Omega-3 Study On A Population At The "Top Of Its Cognitive Game"
While Omega-3 essential fatty acids – found in foods like wild fish and grass-fed livestock – are necessary for human body functioning, their effects on the working memory of healthy young adults have not been studied until now…
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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help MS? Apparently Not
About 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, incurable disease of the central nervous system. Some MS sufferers take or have tried omega-3 fatty acid supplements to control the disease, because the essential fatty acids are believed to have anti-inflammatory and neuro-protective effects in multiple sclerosis…
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