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Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a food and fiber crop. Flaxseeds are a good source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseeds also contain phytoestrogens called lignans, which are similar to the hormone estrogen. The fiber in flaxseed is found in the seed coat.
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Amount Per 1 tbsp, whole (10.3 g) | |
Calories 55 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4.3 g | 6% |
Saturated fat 0.4 g | 2% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 3 mg | 0% |
Potassium 84 mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 3 g | 1% |
Dietary fiber 2.8 g | 11% |
Sugar 0.2 g | |
Protein 1.9 g | 3% |
Caffeine 0 mg | |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 2% |
Iron | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 10% |
Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ...
Is flaxseed the new wonder food? Preliminary studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to breast cancer.