How flax seeds beneficial to health and should be included in our breakfast.

Flax seeds are known to humans since ancient times approx. 3000 BC. Also called Linseeds. Flax seeds are glossy brown colour seeds shaped like an apple pip, 4-7 mm long.

Flax seeds are popularly known for its rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and lots of essential nutrients.

Seeds contains just the right amount of dietary fibre, antioxidants, dietary mineral, lignans, magnese and Omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are excellent your skin, hair and overall health.

10 most prominent benefits of flax seeds for hair, skin and overall health.

#1 Prevents Hot Flashes

Since ancient times these are used in pre-menopause stage to prevent hot flashes.

#2 Constipation

Flax seeds are rich in fibre. Hence, they can help with constipation problem.

3# Diabetes patient

Research has proved that consumption of flax seeds 3 times daily helps in type 2 diabetes. Flax seeds powder taking for at least month lowers blood sugar levels.

4# Cardiac diseases

Flax seeds contains alpha linolenic acid which helps in lowering the risk of heart conditions.

5# Lowers high cholesterol

Flax seeds should be consumed daily to see significant result in lowering cholesterol levels.

6# Prevents cancer

Presence of antioxidants in flax seeds work like armour protection from cancers of breast, prostate and colon.

7# Combats inflammation

Flax seeds daily consumption can help fighting​ swelling and inflammation in people suffering from Omega-3 fatty acids deficits.

8# Keeps skin healthy

Omega-3 fatty acids in seeds reduce skin rashes, irritation and redness and also helps healing wound faster.

9# Acne prevention

Flax seeds control production of sebum that could lead to acne.

10# Stops hair breakage

Eating flax seeds make hair elastic and strong and prevent hair breakage.

Cautions

It’s probably unsafe to consume flax seeds if you are undergoing the following-

1. Pregnancy and lactation

2. Low blood pressure

3. Bipolar disorder

4. Hypertriglyceridemia

5. Food allergies