Flaxseed oil is well recognized for its health benefits attributed to its unique chemical composition presenting one of the richest sources of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids from plant sources. Flaxseed oil is rich particularly in linoleic and α-linolenic fatty acids as its main constituents [ 4 ].
Does flaxseed oil inhibit growth?
Similarly, other malignant cell lines showed growth inhibition effect with 0.3% (v/v) flaxseed oil including a decrease by 25% for HeLa, 75% for MCF-7, and 50% for both MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468 cells. Higher growth inhibition was observed at higher dose of 0.9% oil.
Is flaxseed a multipurpose plant?
Eur J Med Res. 2023; 28: 240. Flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum L) is an ancient perennial plant species regarded as a multipurpose plant owing to its richness in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) including α-linolenic acid (ALA).
Does flaxseed oil improve prebiotic efficacy in experimental colon cancer?
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