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Learning the Flax of Life!

Presented by Myra Wilson KINE 628 Nutrition Mon. July 2, 2012. Learning the Flax of Life!. Determine: What flaxseed is How it benefits the general public How it MAY improve athletic performance Whether or not there is any evidence to support its effects for an athletic population.

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Learning the Flax of Life!

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  1. Presented by Myra Wilson KINE 628 Nutrition Mon. July 2, 2012 Learning the Flax of Life!

  2. Determine: What flaxseed is How it benefits the general public How it MAY improve athletic performance Whether or not there is any evidence to support its effects for an athletic population I’ll Tell ya What we’re Gonna do

  3. What the flax?! • Flax or Linseed (Linumusitatissimum L.) comes from the flax plant, an annual herb found in deep moist soils rich in sand silt and clay. • Initially used as a food, medicine, textile and laxative

  4. Prime ingredients: • Omega 3 fatty acid • Lignans • Fiber • May be served • Whole • As an oil • Ground The magic’s in the making

  5. ALA; DHA, EPA (fish oil) BENEFITS • Reduce inflammation, mediate psychiatric function, alter neuro-endocrine activity and decrease cardiac mortality • Athletes: improved aspects of muscle recovery, increased cell membrane fluidity, decreased catilaginous breakdown • Applications to the “female athlete triad” RISK • Thrombolytic effects may result in hemorrhage Omega 3 Fatty Acids

  6. Phytoestrogens BENEFITS Help protect the body from cancer Improve kidney function RISK May stimulate estrogen-sensitive cancers Lignans may…

  7. More research needed in humans • Breast • Effectively decreased tumor metastasis and growth in rats • Colon • May slow tumor growth and reduce abnormal cell growths • Prostate • Results are confusing Flax Lignans and cancer

  8. BENEFITS Soluble or insoluble Slow gastric emptying Reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease and constipation Fiber

  9. In general? • Higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol • Lower cholesterol • Decreased likelihood of a fatal heart attack • Lower blood pressure

  10. May negatively interact with medications Blood thinners Insulin Birth controls General public precautions

  11. Fiber intake should be limited up to 2 hours before a workout Inflammation post workout is GOOOOOOOOD! Fish oil is a more complete source of omega-3’s Should limit flax supplementation to during their injury recovery stages if at all Vegetarian, especially vegan, athletes may use flaxseed to supplement alpha-linolenic acid need Recommendation to Athletes

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