10 Benefits of Flaxseed
Flaxseed Benefit #9: Mental Health
Recent studies have found that omega 3 deficiencies may be a culprit in depression and other related mental health conditions such as ADHD/ADD and anxiety. Individuals with various mental health disorders generally tested lower in omega 3.
In children with ADHD, flaxseed and vitamin C supplementation worked together to improve self-control, restlessness, inattention, and impulsiveness. Supplementing flaxseed oil and fish oil with prescription medication treatment had an overall better prognosis than those treated with only therapy or medication. Flaxseed is not a cure-all for mental health, but it can be a stepping stone to correcting imbalances in the brain.
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