Flaxseeds for brain health

M. M. Essa; S. Subash; S. Parvathy; A. Meera; G. J. Guillemin; M. A. Memon; T. Manivasagam

Flaxseeds for brain health

M. M. Essa^*, S. Subash, S. Parvathy, A. Meera, G. J. Guillemin, M. A. Memon, T. Manivasagam

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Abstract

The presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibers, lignans, proteins, and minerals in flaxseed is the basis of its nutraceutical properties. Flaxseed is now being considered as a good dietary supplement for improved human health. The numerous health benefits of flaxseed include preventive roles against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and brain disorders. This review focuses mainly in discussing the studies performed until now regarding the beneficial effects of flaxseed in brain health.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Food and Brain Health
Publisher	Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages	127-136
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9781631177385
ISBN (Print)	9781631177347
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2014

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General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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