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VOL. 12, ISSUE 11 (2025)
An overview on functional properties of flaxseeds against lifestyle disorders
Authors
Monika M K1, Jagannath Ghosh2, Srijita Mukherjee3, Roshni M4*
Abstract
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) is a nutrient-dense functional
food rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), lignans (chiefly secoisolariciresinol
diglucoside — SDG), high-quality protein, and both soluble and insoluble fibre.
These compounds act through multiple, often complementary mechanisms —
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, modulation of lipid and glucose
metabolism, effects on the gut microbiota, and hormone-modulating
(phytoestrogenic) actions — that together explain flaxseed’s potential to
prevent or ameliorate lifestyle disorders such as cardiovascular disease (CVD),
hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity/metabolic syndrome,
and certain hormone-sensitive cancers. This review summarises the composition
and functional constituents of flaxseed, describes plausible biological
mechanisms, and synthesises clinical and meta-analytic evidence for its effects
on major lifestyle disorders. Practical considerations (form, dose, processing,
safety) and research gaps are highlighted.
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Pages:74-78
How to cite this article:
Monika M K1, Jagannath Ghosh2, Srijita Mukherjee3, Roshni M4* "An overview on functional properties of flaxseeds against lifestyle disorders". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 74-78
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