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Properties of Flaxseed: The Functional Food Par Excellence

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Phosphorus: 642 mg

Potassium: 56.9 mg

Vitamin C: 0.6 mcg

Vitamin B6: 0.473 mg

Flaxseeds also contain:Lignans (plant estrogens and antioxidants)

Essential amino acids such as tryptophan, lysine, tyrosine, and valine

Unsaturated healthy fats

The combination of Omega-3s, lignans, and fiber is what makes flaxseeds so unique. Soluble fiber helps soften stools and improve intestinal transit, while insoluble fiber stimulates the digestive system. Just 4 teaspoons a day can meet around 25% of your fiber needs and 10–20% of the daily requirements for nutrients like magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and thiamine.

Key health benefits:

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