
Longevity and Anti-Aging — The Use of Flax Seed Oil
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mahatma Gandhi once stated that wherever flaxseed becomes a regular part of people's diets, there will be improved health. This statement holds true as the health benefits of flax have been recognized for centuries. In fact, as early as the 8th century, Charlemagne recognized the importance of flax for health and even implemented laws to ensure its consumption. Even Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used flax as one of the first medicines. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are some of the finest sources available for the indispensable omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are exceptional sources of...