Product Profile
Flax (Latin scientific name: Linum usitatissimum L.), also known as flax, is one of the important oil crops in China. In addition to being rich in oil and protein, flaxseed also contains high dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins A, B, D, E, phenolic acids, flavonoids, phytic acid, lecithin and other nutrients. Among them, flax lignan is the main component. Because flaxseed is rich in essential fatty acids - linolenic acid and linoleic acid, and the natural ratio of these two fatty acids is more suitable for humans, flaxseed has always been considered the main source of essential fatty acids for humans.
Pharmacological effects
1. Lower blood lipids, prevent coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis: α-linolenic acid (LNA) in flaxseed can significantly reduce serum triglycerides and cholesterol.
2. Anti-tumor: α-linolenic acid and its derivatives EPA and DHA can prevent tumor occurrence and inhibit tumor cell proliferation.
3. Prevent colon cancer, prostate cancer, and thymus cancer: It has been proven that lignans can inhibit the activity of the enzyme (cholesterol-7α-hydrolase) that promotes the formation of primary bile acid, thereby affecting the metabolism of bile acid and cholesterol to prevent colon cancer. cancer effects. Studies have shown that high levels of EL in prostatic fluid can reduce the incidence of prostate cancer. The lignans in flaxseed can promote the production of ED and EL, thereby preventing the occurrence of prostate cancer. Clinical studies have shown that flaxseed lignans can reduce the size and number of breast tumors and are closely related to the prevention of breast cancer.
4. Prevent diabetes: The rich soluble fiber in flaxseed can also reduce the production of postprandial blood sugar and the response to elevated blood insulin, delay gastric emptying, delay the digestion of starch in the small intestine or slow down the digestion of glucose in the intestine. Absorption also has a preventive effect on the occurrence of diabetes.
5. Strengthen the brain and improve eyesight: α-linolenic acid can be converted into DHA in the liver. DHA is known as "brain gold" in China. It can not only prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, but more importantly, DHA has the ability to easily pass through blood vessels. The characteristics of entering brain cells are essential substances to maintain the normal physiological functions of cranial nerves and meninges, and play an important role in the formation, growth and development of brain cells.
Certificates of Analysis
| Product Name: |
Flax Seed Extract |
Latin Name: |
Linum usitatissimum L. |
| Part used: |
Seed |
Country of origin |
China |
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| Item |
Specification |
Result |
| Aaasy |
20% Lignans |
HPLC |
| Physical & Chemical |
| Appearance |
Brownish yellow powder |
Conforms |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
| Particle Size |
90% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
| Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
1.32% |
| Ash |
≤5.0% |
2.11% |
| Heavy metals |
| As |
≤2ppm |
Conforms |
| Lead (Pb) |
≤2ppm |
Conforms |
| Cadmium(Cd) |
≤1ppm |
Conforms |
| Microbiological Test |
| Total Plate Count |
NMT 1000cfu/g |
Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold |
NMT 100cfu/g |
Conforms |
| E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
| Pesticide Residue |
Negative |
Negative |
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