Abstract
When it arrives at human health benefits flax seeds play an essential part. Flax seed or linseed (Linum usitatissimum) derived from flax plants has several medicinal properties when consumed. Flaxseeds are abundant in lignans, linolenic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, secoisolariciresinol, and other nutrients and proteins that aid in the prevention of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Linen fibre is derived from flax plants, which are employed in the textile industry, in addition to nutritional advantages. Flax seeds are utilized in a variety of food processing products (bakery, dairy, snack, fermented) because they have physicochemical, phytochemical, and sensory qualities. Flax seed is a potential nutraceutical that may be used to make preventive, therapeutic, and medicinal foods. Flax seeds are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. This article addresses the nutritional health benefits and dietary fibre of flax seeds.
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