Special Gift from West China,what is Hu Ma, Oil Flaxseed? Hu Ma and its excellent uses...
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- .Basic Botanical Identification of Oil Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.2n=30).
- .Plant and Part description of oil flaxseed.
- .Oil flaxseed classification.
- .Content and Phytochemicals of oil flaxseed.
- .Oily Flaxseed Nutrients and Useness.
- .Research Update:Linum usitatissimum L
Oily Flaxseed Nutrients and Useness.
Source of Fatty acid alpha linoleic, or Omega-3.:
Nature Made Flaxseed Oil is recommended for heart health. Flaxseed oil is one of the best sources of the essential fatty acid alpha linoleic, or Omega-3.
Essential fats are incorporated into and contribute to the integrity and fluidity of cell membranes; a cell's life and function depends largely on its membrane integrity. Without a healthy membrane, cells lose their ability to hold water, vital nutrients, and electrolytes, and no longer function properly. Maintaining the integrity of cell membranes can lead to better health and well-being.
Flax seed is one of the best sources for the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic acid. Alpha linolenic acid is so important for bodybuilders because it "enhances insulin sensitivity within muscle cells." This omega-3 fatty acid also has many other beneficial effects:
Stimulating steroid production Systemization of hormones;
Mediating immune response;
Directing endocrine hormones to target cells;
Regulating smooth muscle and autonomic reflexes;
Construction of healthy cell walls;
Transportation of oxygen to body cells;
Keeping saturated fats mobile in the blood stream;
Regulation of nerve transmission;
Serving as the primary energy source for the heart muscle.
They also have beneficial effects towards:Cancer,Stroke,Heart Attacks,High Cholesterol,Hypertension,Heart pain,Multiple sclerosis,Psoriasis,Eczema.Those are just some of the beneficial effect of Omega-3. Omega-3's are sometimes defined as "anti-fats". This is due to their ability to speed up the metabolic process and aid in fat loss.
So What Does All of This Mean For Bodybuilders?
Reduced Body fat.
Enhanced Performance.
Shortened recovery time.
Good source of energy.
Reduced muscle soreness.
Increased utilization of oxygen.
Increased utilization of other nutrients.
Overall better health.
Mordern Research:
N-3 fatty acids for human nutrition: stability considerations
Keywords: N-3 fatty acids -linolenic acid , eicosapentaenoic acid , docosahexaenoic acid , oxidative stability
Scientists suggest Currently there is great interest in dietary n-3 fatty acids to promote health. The food industry aims to produce food products enriched in -linolenic acid (Ln), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and/or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to reduce some of the physiological effects of linoleic acid (L), the major polyunsaturated fatty acid in our diet. However, the goal is hampered by the susceptibility of the n-3 fatty acids to oxidation. As a result the sensory and nutritional quality of such foods deteriorates. Lipid scientists therefore have to find a way to stabilise these fatty acids. Innovative technologies to protect n-3 polyunsaturates using antioxidants, adequate preparation, refining and packaging of the oil are needed. In this paper we review the inherent stability and the stabilisation of these nutritionally valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Rich Fiber of Oil Flaxseed:
Flax seeds are an excellent source of fiber. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. They also contain a special fiber called mucilage. Mucilage helps stabilize blood sugar levels, protects against bowel cancer, and is a natural laxative.
Dietary fiber is important because it keeps the digestive system functioning properly. It enhances our body's ability to use other dietary nutrients. Fiber goes through our digestive tract almost completely undigested. Once it reaches the colon and/or the large intestine, fiber is then broken down.
Dieting lacking sufficient fiber can lead to bad conditions following:
Chronic Constipation (That can't be fun),Hypertension,Cancer,Weight Control problems,Heart Disease,Diabetes
Lignans of oil flaxseed:
Lignans are natural plant chemicals. They are molecules with anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Flax seeds are the richest source of lignans. Diets high in lignans can lead to a lower chance of getting colon, prostate, and breast cancer.
These plant hormones lignans are also believed to block the formation of hormone based tumors. Lignans also boost the productions of a substance attached to estrogen and carries it out of the body.
lignans of oil flaxseed to have antioxidant properties. Flax seed has 75 to 800 percent more lignans than other vegetables and grains! processed flax seed extracts worth more nutrition value.
Vitamins and Minerals:
The vitamins and minerals found in flax seeds are zinc, iron, vitamin E, carotene, B-group vitamins, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and cobalt.
Protein of flaxseed:
For every 100 grams of flax seeds, you get about 25-30 grams of protein, which is great considering the other nutrients you get along with this.
Seed vs. Oil:
Most of the nutrients are contains in the flax seed. So from a nutritional standpoint, flax seeds are the way to go. BUT, the flax seed oil gives you a concentrated source of the "good" fats we are looking for. Which would give the oil an edge.
The solution...Use them BOTH! By using both the seeds and oil, you get all the nutrients, fiber, lignans, protein, and fat.
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