Flaxseed has been around for thousand of years. Did you know that it is high in omega 3 essential fatty acids? It's the "good" fats that researchers are looking at for their possible effect on lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, lowering the risk of breast, prostate, and colon cancers, and reducing the inflammation of arthritis, as well as the inflammation that accompanies certain illnesses such as parkison's and asthma.

Flaxseed also contain lignans and fiber. Lignans act as both phytoestrogens and antioxidants,  while the fiber contained in the seed is of both the soluble and insoluble type

In addition to research on brest cancer, other studies are looking at heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, menopause, osteoporosis, and inflammatory bowel disease.Another study has found that it may reduce the risk of macular degeneration, an eye disease that destroys vision by damaging nerve cells in the eye. The results of a Harvard study, Published in August 2001 in the Archives for Ophthalmology, showed that people with a high intake of omega 6 were more likely to develop macular degeneration,While those with a combination of lower omega 6 intake and high omega 3 intake were less likely.

Flaxseed is also good for dry eyes that are usually the result off an insufficient outer oil layer in the tear film, so the water in the tears evaporates. Omega 3 fatty acids help the oil glands produce the proper consistency of oil so it will flow from the oil glands and coat the surface of the eye.