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We may have grown up with our mothers encouraging us to eat more fish oil (in particular cod liver oil), but thankfully someone recognized the positive health benefits of flax seed oil, allowing us all the same benefits and nutrition and fatty acids that the fish oil provided, but without the nasty taste. Flax seed oil is one of the richest sources of important omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and it plays a large part in our good health.

One huge benefit of flax seed oil is the role it can play in the reduction of coronary heart disease. Flax seeds and flax seed oil has been known to help people with certain circulatory problems, such as varicose veins. The omega-3 fatty acids can stimulate blood circulation and increase the breakdown of fibrin, a compound involved in clot and scar formation.

In addition, flax seed oil can contribute to good healthy hair, improve the condition of dry eyes, and help relieve constipation. The key is that flax seed oil has a mild laxative effect helping to counter the uncomfortable effects of constipation.

Indeed, flax seeds and flax seed oil are showing to have many beneficial effects on different medical conditions, and its inclusion in many diets, and as a cooking ingredient is helping people maintain good dietary health, as well as helping reduce the risk of heart disease and other troubling conditions. So whether in your bread, in your cookies, or by the teaspoon, ingesting flax seed oil can show noticeable improvements in your health and your overall wellness.