Where is the origin of flaxseed?

Flaxseed is the seed of flax, an herbaceous plant, which is not only edible, but also can extract oil. at present, it has been planted in many parts of our country. Where is the origin of flaxseed?

Where is the origin of flaxseed?

Flaxseed is produced in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Shanxi, Hebei, Gansu and Shaanxi, among which Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu and Xinjiang have the largest output, followed by Hebei, Jilin, Qinghai and Shaanxi.

Second, what is the effect and function of flaxseed?

1. Reducing blood lipid

Flaxseed is the highest content of unsaturated fatty acids in all plants, unsaturated fatty acids are called essential fatty acids, hidden in the human body a variety of regulation, in which EPA has a good inhibition and reverse effect on the formation of blood lipids, therefore, edible flaxseed has the effect of reducing blood lipids.

2. Antithrombotic

Low-density lipoprotein sterols formed by the combination of animal fat and cholesterol in the blood, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, have a high viscosity and are the main cause of thrombosis, and unsaturated fatty acids can reverse the substance. break it down into cholesterol and lipoprotein, which has the effect of clearing blood clots.

3. Cancer prevention and anti-cancer

Unsaturated fatty acids in human body participate in a variety of synthesis, especially on immune protein synthesis, and studies in Japan have shown that DHA can promote cancer cells to commit suicide, so eating flaxseed can prevent and fight cancer.

4. Protect eyesight

The imaging function of retina requires not only a large amount of rhodopsin, but also unsaturated fatty acid DHA is also the main component of retina. Eating flaxseed can not only promote the absorption of vitamin A, but also supplement DHA and protect vision.

5. Anti-allergy

Flaxseed contains a lot of EPA. α-linolenic acid can reduce the content of arachidonic acid in multinucleated leukocytes and mast cell membrane phospholipids, while the metabolic disorder of arachidonic acid will lead to allergic reaction. It has been proved in many animal experiments that PAF (platelet coagulation factor), the intermediate of α-flax acidity allergic reaction, has inhibitory effect. Therefore, edible flaxseed has anti-allergic effect.

6. Anti-aging

Flaxseed contains a large number of unsaturated fatty acids, which are antioxidants, which can help remove free radicals in the body, reduce the damage of free radicals to cells in the body, and alleviate the aging of organs and skin.

7. Relieve constipation

After eating, unsaturated fatty acids can lubricate the intestinal tract, stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and have a certain therapeutic effect on constipation. And flaxseed contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, which can promote defecation. Suitable for pregnant women with constipation, elderly constipation and so on.