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Flaxseed

Flaxseed coming from the flax plant has very beneficial properties for heart health and also reduces the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Both the flaxseed and flaxseed oil consist of higher amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in them. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a type of omega-3 fatty acid which acts as HDL triglyceride that scavenges the exceeding amount of LDL bad cholesterol in the body. The use of flaxseed is very useful in the women who are going through menopause, as it also helps to regulate the altering secretion of hormones in the body.