Flaxseed also appears to lower levels of dangerous low density lipoprotein cholesterol the kind that can cause heart disease. In a study people who ate five table spoons of flaxseed a day lowered their cholesterol by eight percent. Laboratory research
has shown the lignans in flaxseed may have bacteria and fungus fighting abilities which mean it can help in fighting infections. Lignans can help subdue cancerous changes once they have occurred in research studies. It has been shown that the omega 3
fatty acids the it contains appear to reduce the incidence of blood clotting that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.http://sportstraininghelp.com/flaxseed.htm

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