Flax seed or flax seed oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic acid, which is a precursor for the omega 3 fatty acids. There is a lot of literature on omega 3 fatty acids and how it improve heart disease. However, clinical evidence about flax seed is still lacking. Flax seed has been claimed to do many things but there is no good clinical evidence that it does anything. The only good thing about flax seed is that it is moderately safe and so there is no harm in taking it. If you want to reduce your cholesterol or triglyceride levels, walk more and eat less fat. If you have a history of heart disease than you may need a statin drug.
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