Additionally, flaxseed oil dietary consumption improved osteoporotic status by improvement of femur bone mineral density, bone strength, and fatty acids composition mostly attributed to its lipophilic components that are PUFA and to less extent to lignans.
What is food-grade flaxseed oil?
Food-grade flaxseed oil is cold-pressed, obtained without solvent extraction, in the absence of oxygen, and marketed as edible flaxseed oil. Fresh, refrigerated and unprocessed, linseed oil is used as a nutritional supplement and is a traditional European ethnic food, highly regarded for its nutty flavor.
Is flaxseed a multipurpose plant?
Eur J Med Res. 2023; 28: 240. Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L) is an ancient perennial plant species regarded as a multipurpose plant owing to its richness in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) including ¦Á-linolenic acid (ALA).
What are flaxseed oil effects?
Other components to contribute to flaxseed oil effects such as antioxidant and anticancer effects asides from PUFAs include tocopherols, beta-carotene, phytosterols and polyphenols. A summary of flaxseed oil effects on the different ailments and the underlying action mechanism is presented in Fig. 5.