Effects on blood pressure
Benefit of flax seed on the pressure determines the chemical composition of plants. It is characterized by a high content of omega-3 fatty acid. Thus undesirable saturated acid ration minimum quantity.
Linseed oil and seeds contain high concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid - is an essential fatty acid. She participates in many biological processes.
Alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the membranes of most cells involved in vascular regeneration, expands them. Exhibits anti-arrhythmic and anti-stress effect.
When using the flax seed in hypertension and marked tonic effect on blood vessels, their walls become stronger and more elastic. The use of seeds affects the balance of normal and alpha-acid form required to prevent spasms, atherosclerosis, thrombosis.
Benefits and harms
Useful properties of flax seed at elevated pressure complemented general strengthening effect on the body.
The product contains:
- lipids;
- proteins;
- glycosides;
- fiber;
- vitamins;
- micro and macro;
- phenolic acids.
Fiber is composed of seeds not only contributes to bowel cleaning of toxins. It lowers the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, preventing the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension. It notes the dissolution of existing cholesterol plaques.
The nervous and cardiovascular systems additionally support vitamin:
- AT1, AT2;
- AT9, AT7;
- AT5, AT6;
- vitamin C;
- riboflavin;
- folic acid;
- tocopherols.
From macro- and microelements contained in the composition: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, aluminum, chromium and others.
The damage from the treatment pressure in this manner is observed only when exceeding the recommended dosages. If you take more seeds or infusion begins nausea, watery stools. Application of swollen seeds in excess leads to the development of intestinal obstruction. Treatment is symptomatic.
Contraindications
The pressure to take flax seed is contraindicated in these diseases:
- allergic to the product;
- diarrhea;
- cholecystitis in an acute form;
- Bleeding in the digestive tract;
- bowel obstruction;
- hormone-dependent tumors.
To use flax seeds is forbidden for children under the age of twelve.
Mode of application
Flax seeds can consume after swelling in water or an aqueous extract. using water infusion and swollen seeds are also seasoned dishes and drinks from the pressure.
Preparation of the infusion
Used for pressure reduction only aqueous extract, alcoholic extract prohibited - ethyl alcohol destroy unsaturated fats and trigger increased blood pressure.
Preparation of the infusion:
- 1.5 tsp the seeds are placed in a vessel;
- pour a glass of boiling water;
- cover with a lid;
- is left in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes;
- filter;
- raw materials squeeze.
The resulting infusion taking 50 ml on an empty stomach three times per day. The duration of 2-3 weeks in the absence of contraindications.
It is possible to prepare the infusion water bath without leaving the same mixture for half an hour under a tight lid, then drain. Take the same scheme.
preparation of seeds
Swollen flax seeds are recommended for use in pathologies of the digestive tract, but including an auxiliary treatment appointed and pressure reduction.
1 teaspoon of flax seed fill hot water in the ratio 1: 2. Insist 15 minutes after taking 1-3 teaspoons. Cooking of flax seeds of increased pressure needed just prior to use.
Side effects
Despite the fact that flax seeds are absolutely harmless for hypertension, in the initial stages of treatment may develop adverse reactions.
Among them:
- mushy stools;
- bloating;
- nausea;
- flatulence.
In the early days of increased stool frequency, as manifested laxative properties of the product.
Precautionary measures
Taking seeds from the pressure, it is impossible to confuse them with linseed oil. Similar in composition, they may have a different effect on the body. Oil can rapidly oxidize, resulting in beneficial unsaturated fats are converted into peroxide. Recent developments are dangerous to the body opposite effects: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, radical processes.
You can not use the pressure flaxseed oil or ground seeds with a bitter aftertaste. Grind better right before use in order to prevent oxidation.
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