Flax mucilage is a sweet and thermoneutral nature or is of the best sources for omega 3 fatty acids.

Its properties are vital for strengthening the immune system and the cleaning of arteries of fatty deposits and cholesterol, acts as lowering blood viscosity as anticoagulant and optimizes general circulation.

Only 7 years ago it was only flaxseed in cases of constipation because we knew that being a mucilage, hydrated seed to drop an oil that lubricates the intestines.

Today we know that the effects are much more striking in these oils.

Healthy saturated fats are concentrated sources of energy and are the only ones we need to live, come in grains and seeds, and are essential fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6 essential for neuronal nutrition and good transportation of hormones.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty cold water fish in a few seeds and some nuts, are fats that remain liquid at low temperatures, and provide flexibility to cell membranes, where cold-water fish were protected by the saturated fat of land animals would be stiff and could not swim.

They are also the compounds from which the body produces hormones to prevent abnormal blood clotting and inflammation out of control.

High in saturated fats such as sardines, anchovies, tuna and salmon, increase bad cholesterol, I think 8 to 12 ounces of fish per week is sufficient, otherwise taking a supplement is derived from animals. But there is another way which is the omega 3 alpha linolenic acid is a fatty acid found in seeds of some plants. This is the best, the more assimilated and less costly to the pocket, the liver and elimination pathways. Another advantage is that there are fewer contaminants in vegetable oils antibiotics (salmon farms) as well as pesticides and ploriclorinatos in fish.

But the best advantage of vegetable oils, the advantage of greater weight, is that no animal should die to produce omega 3 for humans.

• Eye, in cases of malnutrition when the omegas are required in high doses for severe deficiency nourish nerve and brain, are more effective if the fish oils.

Flaxseed is the most potent in omega 3 (alpha-linolenic fatty acids) and has a 53% difference in the chia, with a respectable 30%, pumpkin seed with 15% and tofu the soy products with 8%.

The benefits of flaxseed for health are many:

Treatment and prevention of cancer, omega 3 have been used recently to strengthen the immune system at a cellular level, strengthening the healthy cell membranes and simultaneously destroying other cells in tumors

As a hormone regulator, is used in cases of amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and menopause because estrogen is a regulator

Inflammatory diseases and that fatty acids are converted in the body of prostaglandins.

Diabetes as it helps regulate levels of blood sugar, and minimizes damage to eyes, kidney, heart and nerves.

Children with attention deficit disorder ADHD often have poor diets Omegas, improves learning ability and intelligence of children fed with omega 3.

Strengthens the immune system and is indicated in cases of AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis and other immune and autoimmune disorders.

Relieve constipation, eye always extra water in daily fluid intake.

Prevents heart disease.

It is antiviral, antibacterial, and so forth.

Certainly in Mexico did not sow flax in quantities, the whole flaxseed that moves in the country is of Canadian origin.

You will know if they pay $ 200 pesos per 15-ounce bags of the Northern Health or buy where they sell seeds for $ 12 pesos a kilo. the advantage that gives this commercial flaxseed is that it is organic, but the price is too high …

It is important to note that in order to benefit from this seed and not just lubricate the intestines is due to crush the seed as it gives off an oil and its consumption should ideally be at the time, or three days and if not, rancid and oxidized oil will have only the advantage that gives the plant fiber, not all the effects of what we discussed in this text.

I recommend sprinkled on fruit salads, or dissolved in juice or water, and about 3 to 5 gr.diarios that is, a tablespoon and a half.

Not all fats are bad for your health and omega-3 is one example. The omega-3 is a type of essential fatty acids which provide a balanced and healthy. Required for all individuals, must be present in the daily diet, especially in children, which are an important phase of development.

Studies show the importance of omega-3s have on cognitive development, cardiovascular health, visual acuity, bone development, among other benefits, which makes the omega-3 fat that should be consumed daily.

The omega-3 are essentially two types of fat: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which can be found in large quantities in oily fish.

Our body also can produce DHA and EPA through the transformation of a fat called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), present in some plants and seeds. However, this transformation is not very efficient (only 5% to 10% is processed), which obliges us to ensure the supply of omega-3 through the intake of foods rich in DHA and EPA.

How much should I consume?

To take advantage of the benefits of omega 3 should ensure a proper level of intake of such fats:

For most people 2 portions of oily fish and 1 serving of lean fish per week will be enough.

However, if you suffer from cardiovascular problems, it is recommended a higher intake of omega 3, about 2 to 3 servings of fatty fish per week.

Although the size varies depending on the type of fish can be considered a dose between 100 to 150 grams of fresh and frozen fish.