Health Benefits of Flaxseed - Effects on Blood Pressure, BMI, and Cholesterol

Learn about groundbreaking research examining the health benefits of flaxseed supplementation in this medical review video featuring Dr. John Campbell and Dr. Suneel Dhand. Explore findings from a 2022 Iranian randomized clinical trial that demonstrated significant improvements in hypertension, body mass index (BMI), and cholesterol levels. Discover how participants taking 30g of flaxseed daily experienced remarkable reductions in systolic blood pressure (13.38 mmHg decrease), diastolic blood pressure (5.6 mmHg decrease), BMI (0.86 units decrease), and total cholesterol (20.4 units decrease) over a 12-week period. Understand the mechanisms behind these health benefits, including flaxseed's rich composition of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), antioxidants, and lignans. Review additional supporting research studies that validate flaxseed's positive effects on metabolic status, cardiovascular risk factors, and body composition across various patient populations.