What is flaxseed?

Question

is it a pill? an actual seed? an oil? a powder?

how do i use it and what is the purpose?

Answer 1

http://www.healthcastle.com/flax.shtml

Answer 2

its a seed of the flax plant, and its fun to say

Answer 3

It is an actual seed.

It can be used in a crushed form, also.

They put it in oils, capsules, etc. for nutritional support.

For heart health, cholesterol, fiber needs.

It has many other household uses, too.

Answer 4

It is a very nutritious seed that can supply you with many nutrients.

You can also buy flax oil and i wouldnt doubt that theres a powder out there...

check it out:

Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.

- Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.

- Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.

- Shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.

- Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.

- Accelerates the healing of sprains and bruises.

- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.

- Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.

- Improves the absorption of Calcium.

- Strengthens finger and toenails.

- Can improve eyesight and perception of colors.

- Can often improve the function of the liver.

- Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.

- Can relieve some cases of Asthma.

- Helpful in the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dandruff.

- Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.

- Can alleviate some allergies.

- Helps prevent Atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).

- Lowers high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers.

- Has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.

- Can improve the mental function of many old age pensioners.

- Can help in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

- Has been proven to improve the behavior of Schizophrenics.

- Can relieve some cases of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in females.

- And more...!

Answer 5

It is used as an oil to turn your head into a ballon and allows you to hit a but load of homeruns.

Answer 6

Flax seed is the seed part of the flax plant. The seeds contain oils that are high in omega 3 fatty acids, which have many health benifits. Flax seed can be found in capsule form, liquid or powder. The capsules are usually made from gelatine, so they aren't vegan. In powdered form you can lose some of the benifits. I would chose the oil form, if you mix a small spoon into a smoothie or cereal you won't even notice it.

Answer 7

Flax seed is a grain seed that, when pressed, produces an oil that is used to protect wood and to thin paint.

Answer 8

Actually wahoo is right. Flaxseed/linseed is one of the components of linoleum. It also is edible, although not very palatable, which is why it's sold in pills. The fatty acids are high unstable and easily oxidized, so it must be stored in the freezer (seed, powder or oil).

Answer 9

I just found out I have high triglycerides and I bought flaxseed pills (a gel cap) and also some milled flaxseed that you can put in with food.  Supposed to be good for a lot of stuff.  Lots of Omega-3 oil/fat...  anyhow, I am taking it and hoping it will lower my triglycerides so I won't have to go on meds.