Unleashing the Power of Flaxseed Oil and Plant-Based Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Flaxseed typically yields between 35 and 45 percent oil, which contains more than 70 percent -linolenic acid and only 9 to 10 percent saturated fatty acids (palmitic and stearic). Between 20 and 30 percent of flaxseed's weight is made up of protein, while up to 28 percent of it is made up of dietary fiber. Since ancient times, flaxseed has been used in cooking, drying paint, vanishing, and for treating respiratory problems, constipation, abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, and skin inflammation. Due to its distinct chemical makeup, flaxseed oil is one of the richest sources of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids from plant sources and is well known for its health benefits. As its main components, linoleic and Alpha-linolenic fatty acids are particularly abundant in flaxseed oil. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid (LA; 18:2n26) (ALA; 18:3n-3) has been shown to be beneficial for chronic metabolic diseases. A study has suggested that the low incidence of diabetes in Gree