What benefits does dietary fiber in Organic Essential Flaxseed provide?
With three grams per serving, Organic Essential Flaxseed is a good source of dietary fiber. Similar to bran, milled flaxseeds provide both soluble and insoluble fiber, and promote regularity and normal functioning of the digestive and intestinal tracts. The water soluble component of fiber (about one-third of total fiber content) helps maintain blood glucose levels and lower blood cholesterol levels. function _rollover(num, file) { document.images[“image” + num].
Does fiber in Flaxseed helps with constipation? http://nutraprointl.com/2009/07/08/flaxpro/
Yes, flaxseed works excellent for people suffering from constipation. The fiber in flaxseed binds with water, swelling to form a gel which, like other forms of fiber, helps soften the stool and move it along in the intestines. Only flaxseed help not the flax seed oil. One study found that flaxseed can help with chronic constipation in irritable bowel disease. Germany’s Commission E authorizes the use of flaxseed for various digestive problems, such as chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and general stomach discomfort. Dahl WJ, Lockert EA, Cammer AL, et al. Effects of flax fiber on laxation and glycemic response in healthy volunteers. J Med Food 2005 Winter;8(4):508-11.
Cunnane, S.; Hamadeh, M.; Liede, A.; Thompson, L.; Wolever, T.; and Jenkins, D. Nutritional attributes of traditional flaxseed in healthy young adults American Journal of Clinical Nutrition1995 61:62-68.
Tarpila, S.; Tarpila, A.; Gr..hn, T.; Silvennonoinen, T.; and Lindberg, L. Efficacy of ground flaxseed on constipation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research 2004 2:119-125. ABSTRACT: We studied in an investigator-blinded trial the efficacy of roughly ground partly defatted flaxseed on constipation in 55 patients suffering from constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Fifty-five patients were randomised to receive 6-24 g/d either flaxseed or psyllium for 3 months. During the blinded treatment period 26 patients received flaxseed and 29 received psyllium. In flaxseed group, constipation and abdominal symptoms were decreased significantly (p=0.002) whereas in psyllium group the reduction was not statistically significant. After the blinded treatment period, the difference between groups was statistically significant in constipation (p=0.05) and in bloating and pain (p=0.001). Forty patients continued to the open period with flaxseed treatment only, 18 from flaxseed group and 22 from psyllium group. After the open period of 3 months, constipation and abdominal symptoms were further significantly reduced (p=0.001). Safety laboratory values were unchanged with exception of serum thiocyanate that increased from 40.9 to 153.7 mmol/l in flaxseed group. After additional 3 months treatment with flaxseed this value was decreased to 104 mmol/l. Blood cadmium was normal (3.4 nmol/l) after six months flaxseed treatment.
With three grams per serving, Organic Essential Flaxseed is a good source of dietary fiber. Similar to bran, milled flaxseeds provide both soluble and insoluble fiber, and promote regularity and normal functioning of the digestive and intestinal tracts. The water soluble component of fiber (about one-third of total fiber content) helps maintain blood glucose levels and lower blood cholesterol levels.
