High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that develops in aging adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.” Those with high blood pressure experience more force against the artery walls.

Left uncontrolled, high blood pressure increases the risk of developing serious health conditions like a heart attack or stroke. To combat hypertension, healthcare professionals often recommend a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss. In severe cases, doctors may prescribe medication. Those looking for a more natural way to lower blood pressure may find adding flax to their diet to be beneficial.

Flax lignans, taken from the hulls of flaxseed, are phytonutrients effective in the prevention and treatment of common diseases. Flaxseed and lignans have shown promise in lowering high blood pressure. A study conducted by the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis, found lignan flax to decrease bad cholesterol by as much as 20%. These findings support the idea that lignans may reduce risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Further supporting these results is a Canadian study suggesting flaxseed is capable of inducing “one of the most potent antihypertensive effects achieved by a dietary intervention.”

Organic, non-GMO flax products like flax hull lignans and flax hull lignan oil can also treat illnesses that occur because of high blood pressure, such as diabetes and peripheral artery disease. Supporting this idea is a study conducted by St. Boniface Hospital Research Center in Canada, which found that flaxseed can help drop blood pressure significantly in patients with peripheral artery disease. Beyond high blood pressure and its related illnesses, lignans have been beneficial in improving general health, reducing risks for certain cancers, and as an immune system booster.

Important Note: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. It is up to the individual reading this to seek expert medical advice and not rely on this information to diagnose, treat, prevent, or attempt to cure any disease.

Before starting the Flax Hull Lignans, I would have a bad cough and would throw up stuff that I think was from my sinuses draining during the night. I used to get bad headaches from sinus pressure also. Now I don’t cough as much in the morning and hardly ever seem to throw up. The sinus headaches are not as frequent now. I also seem to have a “better feeling” overall.

R.B.

I have noticed a slight improvement in joint pain since I have been taking the Flax Hull Lignans. I have had arthritis for years. Also, I seem to be sleeping better at night. I take a sleeping aid at bed time yet I still have some trouble sleeping

M.J.

Yes, I am delighted to be able to report the changes we have experienced by using the Concentrated Flax Hull Lignans. My husband and I are in our fifties, and are starting to show a little wear and tear from fifty years of living, so this is the time when we are looking everywhere for natural ways to prevent any serious problems before they strike. (We don’t resort to Western medicine because we feel it is often more life-threatening than the diseases)...

A.W.