Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this meta-analysis of 33 trials with 2427 subjects using a dose-response analysis indicated a trend to a significant impact of flaxseed dosage on systolic blood pressure (Pnon-linear) = 0.04). (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 110 subjects with peripheral artery disease, those who were not taking statins found that milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their total and LDL cholesterol by 11 % and 15 % respectively and for those subjects who were taking statins, milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their LDL cholesterol by 8.5%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twenty-five patients with high cholesterol, consuming walnut and walnut-flaxseed diets, saw a significant improvement in blood pressure and blood flow. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Consuming 30 grams a day of flaxseed led to a 5.1% decrease in systolic blood pressure. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This article discusses the use of flax seed which significantly improved blood sugar levels, as well as total cholesterol. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show that consumption of flaxseed or flax bread was associated with a 20 – 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the flaxseed group reduced triglycerides by 31%, total cholesterol by 15%, LDL cholesterol by 17% and inflammation by 37.5%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice with polycystic kidney disease, who were given a flaxseed enriched diet, were 5% heavier than placebo group, and had significant reductions in kidney scarring (fibrosis) as well as a 40% decrease in PGE2 ( a protein that increases with decreased kidney function). (more…)
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Participants who supplemented with flaxseed oil experienced an 8% drop in systolic blood pressure and a 10% drop in diastolic blood pressure. (more…)
