A common myth about the benefits of flaxseed
oil...
As more and more people become aware of the importance of
fat in their diet, there's growing interest in the benefits of
flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil is rich in a type of fat known as
omega-3 (you'll also see it written as n-3).
Over the past few years, a number of studies have shown that
fish oil (which is also high in omega-3 fatty acids) can reduce
the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, and also
alleviate some of the symptoms of depression.
Because flaxseed oil also contains omega-3
fatty acids, it's easy to confuse the benefits of flaxseed
oil with those of fish oil. However, what many don't realize
is that the omega-3 fatty acids found in flax are not the same
as those in fish.
Flaxseed oil
Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids known as eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Flaxseed oil, on the
other hand, is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, which is the "parent"
fatty acid to DHA and EPA.
Although similar in structure, the benefits of alpha-linolenic
acid, EPA, and DHA are not the same.
Your body converts alpha-linolenic acid rapidly into EPA,
and more slowly into DHA. Roughly 11 grams of alpha-linolenic
acid is needed to produce one gram of DHA and EPA. However, other
foods in your diet can easily put the brakes on this conversion
process.
A diet that's rich in trans-fatty fatty acids, for instance,
will "interfere" with the conversion of alpha-linolenic
acid into EPA and DHA. Trans-fatty acids are found in foods such
as cookies, some types of margarine, chips, cakes, and popcorn.
When you see hydrogenated oil on the ingredients label of
a food, there are probably some trans-fatty acids in there somewhere.
Balance
It's also very important to make sure that your diet contains
the right balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
A healthy diet consists of roughly two to four times more
omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. In other words,
for every four grams of omega-6 fatty acids, aim for at least
one gram of omega-3 fatty acids.
Because traditional sources of fat (such as butter) have been
replaced with vegetable oils (sunflower oil and corn oil, for
example), the typical diet contains 14 to 25 times more omega-6
fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.
A diet that contains too many omega-6 fatty acids at the expense
of omega-3 fatty acids also limits the conversion of alpha-linolenic
acid into EPA and DHA.
This doesn't mean there are no benefits of flaxseed oil. Foods
high in alpha-linolenic acid (such as walnuts and flaxseed oil)
are a useful addition to the diet of anyone who wants a leaner,
healthier body.
They should, however, be consumed as part of a diet containing
high-fat, cold-water fish (such as salmon) and/or fish oil supplements.
Fiber and lignans
Compared to flax seed oil, flax seed contains 98% more anti-cancer
lignans and 97% more fiber (soluble & insoluble). The combination
of lignans, fiber and Omega 3 help lower cholesterol, control
blood pressure, reduce weight, relieve PMS and menopause symptoms
and deter diabetes.
Flax seed delivers the full benefits of Omega 3, 6 & 9
EFA's, plus all of the fiber, protein, lignans (an anti-cancer
agent), vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are important
nutrients for overall good health.
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