Flaxseed is the richest plant source of the health-promoting omega-3 fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseed oil is derived from the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum (which means “very useful”). It is one of the oldest crops known to humanity and has been cultivated since the beginning of civilization. The ALA provided by flaxseed oil cannot be made by the human body. Consumption of flaxseed oil in a study of healthy older adults resulted in beneficial lipid profiles. Additional studies indicate that ALA from flaxseed supports heart health and increases levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, that promotes growth of new neurons and survival of existing neurons. In animal studies, dietary ALA reduces aggregation of platelets, resulting in improved blood flow.*
Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), and because these thyroid hormones are required for life, adequate intake of iodine is also essential for life. Lack of sufficient iodine intake results in inadequate thyroid hormone production, which in serious cases can result in neurological damage.*
One tablet per meal, or as directed.
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