Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has the functions of enhancing intelligence, improving memory, protecting eyesight and improving sleep, and is recognized as having important significance in the process of brain development.
The content of α -linolenic acid in linseed oil is above 50%. α -linolenic acid decomposes to produce DHA and EPA, and DHA is the main component of brain matter! It also contains zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E and so on. On land, linseed oil has the highest linolenic acid content, up to 57%, and there is no food that can nourish the brain better than linseed oil. Therefore, flaxseed oil is also considered as a nutritional oil for pregnant women and babies.
The total content of crude protein, fat and total sugar in flaxseed is as high as 84.07%.
Flaxseed protein has a complete range of amino acids, and the content of essential amino acids is as high as 5. 16%. It is a kind of plant protein with high nutritional value.
The content of α -linolenic acid in linseed oil is 53%. α -linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid for human body, which can be converted into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in human body. They are effective active ingredients in fish oil. α -linolenic acid has the functions of anti-tumor, antithrombotic, hypolipidemic, nourishing brain cells and regulating autonomic nerves, which has attracted more and more attention.
Flaxseed contains a lot of polysaccharides, which has the functions of anti-tumor, anti-virus, anti-thrombosis and blood lipid reduction.