Flax oil is one of the most beneficial products in the nutrition field today. Research is continuing to uncover the benefits of Flaxseed oil on the human body. Here is a listing of some of the benefits of Flaxseed oil.

Musculoskeletal System
Shortens the time necessary for fatigued muscles to recover from exertion
Alleviates pain and inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Accelerates the healing of pain

Metabolism
May improve athletic performance
Lowers serum cholesterol levels
Alleviates the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
Increases the body's production of energy
Substantially shortens the recovery time for muscles after intensive exercise
May prevent/alleviate fatigue and accelerate recovery from exercise
A valuable adjunctive treatment for obesity, flaxseed oil helps the kidneys eliminate excess water
Improves the function of the liver
Improves stamina through the increased production of energy

Cardiovascular System
Helps prevent atherosclerosis
Helps prevent abnormal blood clotting
Lowers elevated blood pressure in hypertension patients
Helps prevent heart attacks and helps prevent the occurrence of second heart attack
Helps prevent thrombosis
Lowers the body's production of potentially toxic thromboxanes

Eyes/Vision/Hair
Improves eye site and color perception
Alleviates some cases of alopecia areata
Helpful in the treatment of dandruff
Improves the condition of dry hair

Immune System
Alleviates some allergies
Alleviates the side-effects and inhibits the further development of many forms of
Prevents the suppression of the immune system that occurs following intensive exercise
Eliminates dry skin on hands

Nervous System
Effectively treats some cases of depression
Improves the mental function of elderly people
Is beneficial in the treatment of and often improves the symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Improves the behavior of Schizophrenia

Respiratory System
Alleviates some cases of asthma

Skin/Nails
Improves the condition of many acne patients
Accelerates the healing of bruises
Alleviates most cases of dry skin
Alleviates many cases of eczema
Increases the strength of the nails and strengthens nails that break
Helpful in the treatment of psoriasis

Sexual System
Alleviates enlarged prostate
Alleviates some cases of male infertility
Alleviates in some cases pre-menstrual syndrome
Makes pregnancy less eventful, makes deliveries easier and produces healthier offspring

*Source: Hyperhealth Natural Health & Nutrition