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The health benefits of flax seeds

Thanks to their very interesting nutritional composition, flax seeds have many health benefits. Hence the interest in consuming it very regularly.

Against constipation
“Flax seeds contain soluble fibers which swell on contact with water in the body, form mucilage and have a double effect: ballast and satiating,” explains Aurore Lavergnat; and insoluble fibers not digested by the body and which therefore have a beneficial effect on transit.

You can take linseed treatments for 4, 5 to 6 days until the transit is regularized. To see the effectiveness of flax seeds, you need 24 to 48 hours. »

As part of a slimming diet
“Flax seeds promote a flat stomach and the limitation of bloating and flatulence,” says the dietician. Made up of good fats, they can facilitate weight loss, provided they are included in a balanced diet. » So, no worries, even if they provide 534 calories per 100 g.

To maintain the cardiovascular system
“Flax seeds contain antioxidant phytosterols,” informs the dietician. These promote the reduction of bad cholesterol and blood pressure. Without also forgetting omega-3 which reduces cardiovascular risks, such as heart attacks, for example. »

For pregnant women
“Flax seeds provide an appreciable quantity of vitamin B9, or folate, which is essential for pregnant women, or even as soon as a pregnancy is planned,” explains Aurore Lavergnat. This vitamin is important to limit the risk of malformations of the nervous system in the fetus, such as spina bifida. It is also essential for the development of the future baby’s brain. »

For vegetarians
“Flax seeds provide iron, even if it is plant-based and less well absorbed by the body. They are also appreciable for their protein content, of the order of 23 g per 100 g. »

An anti-aging benefit
“Thanks to their good fats – omega-3 – flax seeds promote cell renewal,” says the dietician.



Flax seeds: dangers?

There are certain contraindications to consuming flax seeds.

In case of irritable bowel.
In case of intestinal diverticula.
In case of intestinal obstruction.
When taking medications because flax seeds absorb molecules, which reduces the effectiveness of medications. You should remember to consume flax seeds at least two hours away from taking medication.
- Flax seeds are not suitable for children under three years old. For juniors, do not exceed 1 teaspoon per day and for adolescents 1 tablespoon.
- They are not recommended in cases of breast, ovarian, uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, etc.