Flax Seed Protocol

  

Flax is one of the few ways to get your required Omega EFAs, especially the critical Omega 3 IMO you should ingest it every week or more often.

  

“Wherever flaxseeds become a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.”  Mahatma Gandhi

  

"Lignans may have powerful antioxidant properties that can help block the damaging effects of harmful oxygen molecules called free radicals. these free radicals are thought to cause changes in the body that can lead to cancer. Lignans subdue cancerous changes once they've occurred rendering them less likely to  race out of control and develop into full blown cancer."   Prevention, Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

“Lignans may protect against cancer by favorably altering estrogen metabolism; inhibiting angiogenesis and inducing cancer cells to self destruct.”    International Journal of Cancer 2004, Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

“Studies in mice have shown that flaxseed inhibits the growth and metastasis of human breast cancer ⁽⁶⁾, prostate cancer ⁽⁷⁾ and melanoma ⁽⁸⁾. Flaxseed also lowered tumor biomarkers in men with prostate cancer ⁽⁹⁾ and in patients with breast cancer ⁽¹⁸⁾. Flaxseed was also as effective as hormone replacement therapy in improving mild menopausal symptoms ⁽¹⁰⁾.” Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

”Researchers gave a placebo or flaxseed (1.3 ounces per day) to 38 postmenopausal women for 14 weeks, and measured blood and urine for markers of bone loss and regrowth. The flaxseed group showed decreased bone resorption and calcium excretion, indicating reduced bone loss.” Oklahoma State University

“Researchers gave 25 menopausal women HRT or flaxseed (1.4 ounces per day, mixed into food). After six months, flaxseed relieved hot flashes as effectively as HRT.” Laval University Quebec

“Women with allergies who are breast feeding should take GLA and DHA & EPA or their precursors flax seed as supplements.”  Life Extension

“Flaxseed lignan extract significantly improves lower urinary tract symptoms among men with BPH.” Zhang et al, Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

“The evidence suggests that flaxseed (a) is a good, low-cost source of select vitamins and minerals and fiber, (b) is well-accepted and safe to use, and (c) warrants further testing as a preventive or complementary therapy for prostate cancer.”  Demark-Wahnefried et al, UTH

“Although flaxseed is high in the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, the researchers found instead a significantly higher level of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in the red blood cells and prostate tissue of participants who received flaxseed, which suggests that ALA in flax was converted to EPA in the body.” Demark-Wahnefried et al, UTH

"Women with increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood, tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) and body fat mass, says a new study from Canada. A study of 115 post-menopausal women showed that those with the highest blood levels of enterolactone, a lignan metabolite, had a BMI of 4 kg/m2 less than women with the lowest average blood levels, according to results published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Moreover, the highest blood levels of enterolactone were also associated with 8.5 kg less body fat, compared to women with the lowest levels,"   Laval University, Quebec, Note here it is Ladies! Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

"New research from Germany and France suggests that supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within. The omega-3 and omega-6-rich oils from flax and borage also led to a decrease in skin roughness and so-called skin scaling, according to findings published in the British Journal of Nutrition. (Journal of Nutrition Vol. 136, pp.165-1569)."  Swanson Vitamins

"In recent studies scientists examined the effects of flax and sesame lignans on estrogen receptors in estrogen-positive breast cancers cells that had been implanted in mice. They found that flax lignans reduced proliferation and increased the rate of programmed cancer cell death of human breast cancer cells, while sesame lignans were much less effective."   Life Extension, Note sesame lignans ARE very effective in distributing vitamin E.  Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

"Recent studies have revealed that flax seed lignan extract produces improvements in prostate health scores and quality of life, while also lowering plasma cholesterol and glucose concentration. Foods high in lignans are associated with lower prostate cancer risk. "   Life Extension, Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen lignans as the next food source

"There is some evidence evidence that by decreasing inflammation flax may help with carpal tunnel syndrome."   Prevention

"Flaxseed has two components that may improve kidney function. ALA stops inflammation and clogging of the arteries which play some role in damaging the tiny and very fragile blood vessels supplying blood to the kidneys. Flax is also high in lignans that can help prevent clots from forming in the fragile kidney blood vessels. In addition the lignans appear to have antibacterial and antifungal capabilities."   Prevention

   

Flax is a great source of Omega EFAs Especially Omega 3

"To function efficiently cells require polyunsaturated live electron-rich lipids; present in abundance in crude flax. Polyunsaturated fats greedily absorb proteins and oxygen. It is a documented fact that many people suffer from an oxygen shortage simply because they are deficient in these oxygen active lipids."   William Fischer

Flax seed contains all the EFAs (See Omega EFA Protocol), mostly as omega 3s. Flax is a good natural source of vitamin E. Flax seed provides 100s of times the phytoestrogen (See Phytoestrogen Protocol) lignans as the next food source. Lignans balance out estrogen and have a beneficial effect in today’s synthetic estrogen (See Estrogen Dominance Protection Protocol) loaded world. Flax may thus be protective against several cancers including breast cancer and prostate cancer. Ground Flax Seed is used in several natural cancer treatment protocols including the famous Doctor Johanna Budwig’s. Lignans also transport vitamin E throughout your body and increase the effectiveness of a given amount of vitamin E.

   

Flax is a great source of EPA and DHA

"After four weeks on a flaxseed oil diet EPA was elevated 150% and DHA by 70% over initial levels."   Doctor P.V. Johnson PhD commenting on the work of H.J. Mest

As the above research suggests much of the omega 3 ALA may be converted by your body to the vital omega 3 EFA EPA and DHA (See DHA & EPA Protocol). There is some controversy about this but IMO it looks to be happening in the real world.

 

Mankind has been eating Flax for a LONG Time

Flaxseeds are known in Latin as "Linum usitatissimum" meaning "most useful." Folks when you see a food with a name like this EAT IT! At least TRY IT!

Man has grown flax for many thousands of years. Flax was one of the first plants man decided he had to always have available. Flax is one of the few ways to get your required EFAs. The flax oil contains all of the Omega EFAs mostly as Omega 3s. There often are problems with the flax oil commercial product, problems, which can be overcome yet you may decide to just eat the freshly ground flax meal and oil. Flax oil goes rancid rather quickly. When you buy the oil you have no idea how long it has been since the flax seed was pressed to obtain the oil. A good flax oil manufacturer will solve this and the other problems.

  

Flax Benefits

“Wherever flaxseeds become a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.”  Mahatma Gandhi

"Doctor Budwig teaches that the most favorable way to attack cancer at its roots is by removing all 'pseudo' fats from the diet and introducing the true nutrition of the natural medicinal fats present in flax oil."   William Fischer

• BEST Improves the heart and cancer critical Omega 3/Omega 6 ratio

• Anti-Bacterial

• Anti-CVD

• Anti-Cancer  both growth and mastitis by MANY mechanisms

• Anti-Fungal

• Anti-Obesity

• Anti-Constipation

• Anti-Tumor

• Anti-Microbial

• Anti-Viral

• Beneficial in Treatment Programs for ALL Major Degenerative Disease   ADD it to YOURS

• Probiotic

• Pro-Blood Glucose Stabilization

• Pro-Heart

• Pro-Digestion  buffers excess stomach acid toss the OTC crap and eat flax

• Pro-Insulin  especially helpful for Diabetics

• Pro-Skin

• Helps boost Metabolic rate

• Highest Omega 3 Source

• Helps reverse the unbalanced omega 6/omega 3 ratio most of us have

• High in Perfect Protein, all essential amino acids

• Lecithin

• Beta carotene

• High in Fiber both soluble and insoluble

• Highest Lignan Source  100 times the next best source

• Lowers Elevated Cholesterol  by excreting cholesterol

• Provides DHA and EPA for many people

• Produces Prostaglandins

• Excellent for Post-Menopausal women  as effective as HRT with NO CVD side effects

• Many fat soluble vitamins, Vitamin E  and lignans increase tissue absorption of vitamin E

• Many Minerals including all major minerals and most minor

• Mucilage promotes good digestion

• Increases Metabolic Rate  often resulting in body fat improvement

• Sweetens Breath  often by eliminating fermenting colon material

• Flax should be ingested by EVERYONE IMO

• MANY other Benefits

  

100 Grams of Freshly Ground Flax Seed Provides

• 35 grams of Flax Oil

• 26 grams of Perfect Protein

• 14 grams of Fiber

• 12 grams of Mucilage  sooths and protects GI tract improves digestion and bowel transit

• 04 grams of Minerals  

• 09 grams of water

   

Ground or Cooked Flax Seed is usually Required

"Even though you might get the same amount of one health promoting substance from the flax oil, it's better to go for the whole flax seed."   Cindy Moore RD Cleveland Clinic

If you grind the flax seed yourself just before eating them you are assured of the VERY freshest oil and meal. The ground seeds will be 40% oil; 60% meal. Raw Flax seed will keep at least one year, I keep mine in the garage in winter in my cool basement in summer, and produce fresh oil when ground. Flax meal is a perfect protein; it has all the essential amino acids. Flax meal also contains almost all the flax lignans, a very beneficial substance. You will see flax oil advertised, as “High Lignan” don’t believe it, 98% of the lignans in the seed go into the meal.

Buy a small coffee grinder to grind ALL your seed, not just flax. Ground flax can be used in thousands of ways. Just don’t heat it over 300 F as this destroys the EFAs; I almost never heat my ground flax but do pour it over heated foods after cooking. I sprinkle mine over salads, add it to shakes and mix it with vegetables and fish. I like its nutty flavor. Flax with its copious fiber will make your stools softer and very soft if you eat a lot. Most people will find this a good thing. Be sure to drink your normal lot of water after eating flax as it absorbs lots of water. Ground flax is great fiber. Flax seed provides lignans which carry vitamin E throughout your body thus increasing your tissue vitamin E levels for a given ingestion of vitamin E.

   

Whole raw Flax Seeds are also helpful

"Not only does Flax provide a rich source of all-natural fiber, but the omega-3s help reduce inflammation. This helps relax the colon, letting toxins pass more easily. I like to sprinkle about a tablespoon or two of flax seeds on my salads.”   Doctor Al Sears MD, Note the raw flax seeds will pass through your colon intact helping to clear your colon. Ground flax will provide the omega 3 and fiber.

If you eat the flax seeds whole without grinding or cooking (See A Super Breakfast) them you will not get the EFAs and the seeds will pass out of your system intact. As the wet seed is quite mucilaginous this proves soothing to the GI tract and you might try it from time to time and if you have an upset digestive system; take a small handful of flax seeds and soak them in water a few hours to a day before swallowing them.

  

Flaxseed 'Butter'

You can make a butter like spread with flax and cocoanut oil. Grind up about one half pound flax. Heat some virgin coconut oil in a double boiler at about 100 F and add to the flax until you get a mixture to your liking. Adding a little MSM to the mixture will produce a Doctor Budwig like mixture for cancer treatment or prevention IMO. Stir well and shape and solidify in the freezer. I usually stir again after a few minutes in the freezer and it has started to set up and some flax has settled out  to the bottom of the mixture.

The second time you make it, it will suit you well. IMO it is delicious, much more distinctive than butter. If you make a few pounds at a time you can store it in your freezer safely for a few months. Unlike butter or cocoanut oil your flax butter will need continuous refrigeration as the omega 3s may go bad quickly at room temperature.

    

Conclusion

I consider freshly ground flax my main omega 3 EFA source and eat at least three one half cup; fill the grinder, grindings a week. The benefits of freshly ground flax seed make it one of the very best foods on this planet. IMO you should ingest it every week or more often.

   

Caution

Caution: There is evidence flax may tend to cause increased absorption of copper and cadmium. Thus you must make sure your zinc (See Zinc Protocol) levels are good and chelate (See Chelation Protocol) the heavy metal cadmium. Since heat over about 300 F destroys Omega EFAs try to keep your flax foods below this. I usually do not heat my ground flax at all. If you eat a good portion of your calories as flax you will have to watch your blood thinning too much as the omega 3 rich flax may over thin your blood if you eat a great deal of flax.

Make sure you drink a lot of water after a flax heavy meal; the meal absorbs 20 times its weight in water. This has MANY digestive benefits but can also dehydrate you.

More on Flax Seed

http://www.barleans.com/literature/flax/21-nothing-fishy.html

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