Affiliation:
1. Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2. Departments of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3. Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Background:
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) is an oil-based seed that contains high
amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, lignans, fiber and many other bioactive components
which is suggested for a healthier life. Nowadays, flaxseed is known as a remarkable functional
food with different health benefits for humans and protects against cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and altogether metabolic syndrome.
Methods:
To review the bioactive components of flaxseed and their potential health effects,
PubMed and Scopus were searched from commencement to July 2019. Keywords including:
"flaxseed", "Linum usitatissimum", "metabolic syndrome", "obesity", "inflammation", "insulin
resistance", "diabetes", "hyperlipidemia" and "menopause" were searched in the databases with
varying combinations.
Conclusions:
Consumption of flaxseed in different forms has valuable effects and protects against
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, inflammation and some other
complications. Flaxseed can serve as a promising candidate for the management of metabolic
syndrome to control blood lipid levels, fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, body weight, waist
circumference, body mass and blood pressure.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Organic Chemistry,Computer Science Applications,Drug Discovery,General Medicine
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