- flaxseed is a potent source of omega-3's
- it helps keep red blood cells from clumping together and forming blood clots that can block artieries.
- it may reduce breast cancer risk
- In one study, women who ate 10 g of flaxseed (about 1 rounded tablespoon) every day for 2 months had a 25% improvement in the ratio of breast cancer–protective to breast cancer–promoting chemicals in their blood.
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