I first came across Flaxseed Oil six years ago when it was prescribed to me by my optician after I had undergone laser eye surgery. My eyes were dry and the eye drops, initially prescribed to me, weren’t working. I returned to my optician with my complaint and they wrote me a prescription for Flaxseed Oil. Glancing at the prescription, I presumed it was for a prescription medicine so I was surprised when the chemist pulled a dark brown bottle from a fridge they had.

The benefits were immediate. Within a week my eyes felt a lot better and when I woke each morning I could open my eyes again which was a big relief. Within four weeks people were commenting on how clear my skin was and how healthy I looked, so my curiosity about Flaxseed Oil grew.

I read all I could on this wonderful product and was amazed by what I found and the benefits associated to it.

So what is in Flaxseed Oil?

Flaxseed Oil is rich in EFA’s (essential fatty acids). Essential fatty acids are just that… ‘essential’. They comprise of Omega 3 and Omega 6 and are called ‘essential fats’ or ‘good fats’ because they are required for normal cell, tissue, gland and organ function, all of which contribute to optimal health.

More specifically, Flaxseed Oil contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that ‘fishy’ after taste

The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil

- Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and also help prevent clots in arteries

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

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

- 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 colours

- Can often improve the function of the liver

- Can relieve some cases of Asthma

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

- Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

- 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)

- Can lower high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers

- Has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression

- Can improve mental function

- Can help in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

- Has been proven to improve the behavior of Schizophrenics

- And more…!

Who should take Flaxseed Oil?

Everyone! Flaxseed Oil will benefit everyone who takes it. If you don’t take Flaxseed Oil, ensure you are getting your essential fatty acids from other sources. The list of benefits speak for themselves.

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That’s all for this newsletter. We hope you have found the information on Flaxseed Oil helpful and use it to assist your Health and Fitness Goals.

If you have any questions please do contact us either by phoning 01-5213184 or by using the ‘Contact Us’ section of our website.

Kind Regards,

The FitnessSupplementsVitamins Team.

**Disclaimer**

The above newsletter consists of recommendations and is not meant to constitute medical fact. The statements made have not been evaluated. Seek the advice of a qualified nutritionist before undertaking any change to your diet. Seek the advice of a doctor before undertaking any training regime.

Tags: Eye Health, Fatty Acids, Flaxseed Oil, General Health, Linseed Oil, Omega 3, Omega 6, Vitamins, Well Being

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