{"id":164603,"date":"2022-12-09T10:57:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T10:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164603"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:27:11","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-flaxseed-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-flaxseed-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Flaxseed Oil: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Flaxseed Oil<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Flaxseed Oil<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Flaxseed Oil for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Flaxseed Oil?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Flaxseed Oil<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Flaxseed Oil<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFoods with great nutritional value are in high demand today as people become more health conscious.\u00a0 Flaxseeds is one such crop that has grown both in cultivation and health benefits since civilisation began. Scientifically flaxseed is named\u202fLinum usitatissimum<\/em>\u202fL, which literally means very useful. It belongs to the family\u202fLinaceae<\/em>. The fibre present in the plant is one of the oldest fibres existing. Flaxseed oil, also known as flax oil is prepared from ground and pressed flaxseeds to extract their natural oil. Around 3000 B.C., the ancient Egyptians employed flaxseed for nutritional and therapeutic purposes. India, Canada, China, United States and Ethiopia are the major producers of flaxseed. Flaxseeds contain a large number of lignans, fibre, \u03b1-linolenic acid and omega-3 fatty acids1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. Let\u2019s read more about flaxseed oil benefits and properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain health and may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. source: Alzheimer\u2019s Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Flaxseed Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value of flaxseed oil per 100g is as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Protein<\/strong>: 0.11 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipid (fat)<\/strong>: 100 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Water<\/strong>: 0.12 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 884 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 1 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 1 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 0.07 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline<\/strong>: 0.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty acids (total saturated)<\/strong>: 8.98 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated)<\/strong>: 18.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated)<\/strong>: 67.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)<\/a><\/strong>: 0.47 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)<\/strong>: 0.0093 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTogether with these, flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), oleic, palmitic, linolenic and lignans 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Flaxseed Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Flaxseed oil may possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might have antioxidant properties 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be an anti-inflammatory agent 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a diuretic 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in maintaining bone health 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-platelet activity 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be an anti-fungal agent 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Flaxseed Oil for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Flaxseed Oil for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which may control breast cancer growth. It may help to lower the estrogen receptor, which might help stop the growth of cancer cells in the breast. Flaxseed also contains lignans which show antioxidant properties. Due to their estrogen-like activity, lignans resemble the effects of the hormone estrogen. These are helpful in estrogen metabolism, which is related to ovarian cancer and improved health. It may also be helpful in colon and skin cancer 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. As cancer is a severe condition, kindly consult the doctor for proper treatment. Do not self-medicate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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