Which Is Better??

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Flaxseeds contain other nutrients which make eating the whole seed superior to consuming just the extracted oil. Save money and receive more nutrition and health benefits from using flaxSEEDS in your diet (be sure to grind the seeds before consuming) rather than flaxseed OIL.

 

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Flaxseed oil does not have any fiber. It only contains the alpha-linolenic acid component of flaxseed, and not the fiber or lignan components. Therefore, flaxseed oil has the lipid-lowering properties of flaxseed, but not the laxative or anti-cancer abilities. You will find flaxseed oil that has lignans added but even these products only contain a small amount of the total lignans that is in the seed.

 

Flaxseeds, because they contain some protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and lignins, are more nutritious than their oil. Nutritionally speaking, it’s worth the trouble to grind fresh flax seeds ( in a coffee grinder) and sprinkle them as a seasoning on salads or cereals, or mix them into muffins.