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December 15, 2000
<VANCOUVER, Canada> Everyone knows the importance of
eating a healthy diet, but not everyone knows how easy it
is to translate the talk into nutritious meals. Many, no doubt,
will be surprised to learn the truth of the old adage about
good things in small packages as researchers once again taut
the health benefits of consuming a very small seed.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific
statement and dietary guidelines for healthcare professionals
in which it notes the beneficial effects of adding flaxseed
and flaxseed oil to an individual's diet. The AHA publication
states that "a growing body of evidence indicates that
foods rich in the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid
reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and fatal ischemic
heart disease in women."
In addition, the statement notes that several recent studies
have demonstrated the beneficial effects of alpha-linolenic
acid on both coronary disease and mortality in patients with
the disease. "Because of the beneficial effects of omega-3
fatty acids on risk of coronary artery disease as well as
other diseases such as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases,
the current intake, which is generally low, should be increased."
Omega Nutrition offers a wide range of flavorful flaxseed
and flaxseed oil products that make it easy for consumers
to increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in their diets.
Contact Omega Nutrition to learn more about the benefits
of adding flaxseed and flaxseed oil to your diet.
- Myocardial infarction - obstruction of circulation to
the middle muscle layer of the heart wall.
- Ischemic heart disease - localized tissue anemia due to
obstruction of the inflow of arterial blood.
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