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Flaxseed contains many nutrients and nutrients. These are vitamins B, vitamins A, H, PP, E, F, C, K, as well as minerals: magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron. But the most valuable components are fatty acids, fiber and lingans. Flax seeds are one of the main sources of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are very valuable to the human body, which the human body cannot synthesize on its own.

When ingested, Omega-3 and Omega-6 are introduced into the cell structure and positively affect cell activity, in addition to increasing the rate of transmission of nerve impulses along nerve fibers, that is why it is valuable to Flaxseed consumption.

In the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, flaxseeds are used to normalize the heart rate, reduce cholesterol and restore general blood circulation. The effect of eating flax seeds to reduce blood sugar, especially with type 2 diabetes, is also notable and has proven effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and asthma.

Flaxseed seeds also have a diuretic and laxative effect, strengthen the kidneys, accelerate hair growth, can bind and remove heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, and help with excessive gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract.

In cosmetology, flax seeds are used to care for aging and oily skin, to reduce wrinkles around the eyes and to treat seborrhea.

Nutritionists advise seeds as an excellent tool for losing weight, since the seeds contain a large amount of fiber, which affects the normalization of the intestines and significantly reduces appetite with constant use. Provided that at least the partial replacement of animal fats with linseed oil in the general diet, excellent results are observed in the fight against extra kilos. It is recommended to add flaxseed oil to honey, kefir, yogurt, as well as season cereals, vinaigrette and other vegetable salads. Sometimes butter is added to the cakes. Because of this, cooking acquires a special aroma and a pleasant yellow-orange tint.

Based on flaxseed, you can make a real scrub for your body, which will help cleanse the intestines.

**Dangerous properties of flax seeds.**

Do not take too much flaxseed for pregnant women, because the issue of the occurrence of side effects and the effect on the body of pregnant women has not been adequately studied.

It is also not recommended to take it during several exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and others, especially chronic colitis, gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis.

Complications are possible in the presence of stones in the urine and gallbladder, because flaxseed has a quite strong choleretic effect.

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