Cracked Linseed

[weee]

I wonder if anyone has been advised to take golden cracked linseed and if it has had any impact on raising their good cholesterol?

[sandybrown]

Human body produces 80% of cholesterol on demand, 20% form what goes into our mouth.

We need cholesterol for our body to function.

Are there any scientific evidence on taking golden Cracked Linseed that lowers cholesterol?

[weee in reply to sandybrown]

Not much..am still looking. My brother was advised by his GP to start taking golden cracked linseed on his porridge..

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/223...

[Penel]

I think linseed and flaxseeds are the same? This is a general review, looks useful but be careful in view of possible gastric problems.

authoritynutrition.com/food...

[weee]

I was just a bit surprised that my brothers GP had recommended it. My brother is on statins and his good cholesterol is a little low.. He had a CABG aged 49 and is now 58

[sandybrown in reply to weee]

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. Surgeons use CABG to treat people who have severe coronary heart disease (CHD).

CHD is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart.

Over time, plaque can harden or rupture (break open). Hardened plaque narrows the coronary arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This can cause chest pain or discomfort called angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh).

If the plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form on its surface. A large blood clot can mostly or completely block blood flow through a coronary artery. This is the most common cause of a heart attack. Over time, ruptured plaque also hardens and narrows the coronary arteries.

CABG is one treatment for CHD. During CABG, a healthy artery or vein from the body is connected, or grafted, to the blocked coronary artery. The grafted artery or vein bypasses (that is, goes around) the blocked portion of the coronary artery. This creates a new path for oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart muscle.

Surgeons can bypass multiple coronary arteries during one surgery.

Food and drinks intake control, regular exercise can help towards a healthy life.

GPs have reasons to suggest things but at the end of the day it is up to the individual to check and act accordingly.

Does your brothers still goes for lipid blood tests? I am sure he is on a lot of medication.

[sandybrown]

A 97 year old man, took up running at the age of 87, "He eats a healthy diet, plenty of fresh fruits and veg, lentils and beans".

Food intake control and regular exercise can help towards a healthy life.