Linseed

Flaxseed/Nutrient Depletion:

  • GlucoseGlucose: In human research, flaxseed decreased blood glucose levels (33; 34; 35).
  • LipidsLipids: In various studies, consumption of flaxseed or flaxseed oil decreased total cholesterol levels (107; 39; 34; 158; 69; 116; 78; 85), and lowered LDL cholesterol levels (107; 39; 34; 158; 78; 85) and triglycerides (39; 78; 159), although conflicting data exist (73; 160; 161; 160; 106; 90).