Did you know the Lignans have a wide range of biological properties that make them unique in promoting health and combating various diseases. 

Since their discovery in 1956, lignans have come under intense scientific scrutiny with numerous studies suggesting they may prevent the development of breast, prostate, colon & other cancers. 

Additional research has shown that they may prevent many types of coronary heart disease, diabetes and promote many other benefits.

Flax in History

Flax has been cultivated for over 7,000 years for a multitude of purposes including wearing it, sleeping on/in it, wrapping mummies and its exceptional medicinal value.  

The Egyptians used its fibre, the Greek physician Dioscorides extolled the flax seeds power for “reducing all inflammation inwardly and outwardly” and Hippocrates encouraged its use for relief of abdominal pains and diarrhea. Charlemagne passed laws requiring the population to consume flax seed “in order to maintain good health”. 

The ancients used flax seeds because they observed its positive medicinal impacts on the human body and modern science is catching up with validation on the immense potential of this plant.  Today we understand a lot more about how whole plant nutrients interact with and are efficiently used by our bodies.

The flax seed itself contains 27 different Lignans (phytonutrients), the main one being secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG). 

Flax hull lignans are found on the fibre hull of the flax seed and they are emerging as a true Superfood (nutrient dense food product) that should be part of anyone’s nutrient and fibre rich diet for good reasons. 

In fact, you would need 100 Tbsp of flax seeds to equal the lignan content of just 1 Tbsp of NSP’s Flax Hull Lignans.  It’s worth noting that flaxseed oil does not contain appreciable amounts of lignans.

Flax is higher than soy in isoflavone and while soy can interfere with thyroid function, flax has no such problems.

Soya, rye, buckwheat, millet and barley seed yield just 2-6 micrograms of lignans per gram (mcg/g) while Flax seed yields an amazing 800 mcg/g or 400 times more lignans!

 Compelling health benefits for men and women:

• As a potent antioxidant, it has been shown to enhance immune system functioning
• Healthy cholesterol maintenance and cardiovascular health
• Protection against muscle damage in athletes and physical labourers
• Reduce the effects of estrogen overload by restoring hormonal balance and promoting normal ovulation
• Overcome symptoms of menopause and a safe alternative to HRT with no risky side effects
• Cancer fighting and prevention properties
• Bone mineral density and protection against calcium loss
• Reduced development of Type II and retarded development of Type I Diabetes
• Long observed  and prized for its ability to reduce inflammation, abdominal pain and diarrhea
• Beneficial to the digestive tract by adding bulk which in turns promotes daily regularity

Add Flax Hull Lignans to your diet today!

Just ½ Tbsp daily is all you need!

• Sprinkle on salads and cereals
• Mix in with your steamed veggies and rice
• Blend into smoothies
• Add 2 Tbsp to homemade breads, waffles, pancakes, muffins or other baked goods (resists up to 400F)

It’s an all natural organic food, it’s simple to use, it delivers exceptional health benefits, fits the lifestyle of even the busiest people and is nutritionally economical and a terrific preventative health product. 

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 Yours IN Health

Charmain