Glossary of Flax Seed Related Terms
Glossary of Terms
Flax Seed:
Common flax (also known as linseed) is a member of the Linaceae family, which includes about 150 plant species widely distributed around the world. Some of them are grown in domestic flower beds, as flax is one of the few truly blue flowers. (Most "blue" flowers are really a shade of purple.)
Alpha Linolenic Acid:
ALA is an essential fatty acid found primarily in flax seed and flax oil and is also found in black currant oil. The positive effects of ALA have been documented in areas including: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, immune system function, male infertility and cancer. The body also converts a portion of ALA into two other fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
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Antibacterial:
A substance that destroys bacteria, or suppresses their growth or reproduction.
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Antioxidants:
A fat in which one fatty acid is replaced by phosphorus and a nitrogenous compound.
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A compound (eg, lecithin) that contains phosphoric acid, fatty acids, and nitrogen.
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Arthritis:
Inflammation of a joint. An increase in the amount of synovial fluid in the joint is a result of this inflammation. Accumulation of synovial fluid in the fetlock joint is called a "wind puff" or "wind gall." In young horses, a swelling in the fetlock joint, particularly on the front of the joint where the cannon and long pastern bones meet, is called a "green osselet." This swelling is a result of inflammation and reactive changes of the front edges of these two bones and adjacent cartilage.
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Cancer:
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue (invasion) or by migration of cells to distant sites (metastasis). This unregulated growth is caused by a series of acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of cell division.
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Circulatory System:
The system that contains the heart and the blood vessels and moves blood throughout the body. This system helps tissues get enough oxygen and nutrients, and it helps them get rid of waste products. The lymph system, which connects with the blood system, is often considered part of the circulatory system.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid:
An polyunsaturated fatty acid that is produced naturally by some animals and plants. It is thought to play a beneficial role in human health.
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Fatty acids whose first double bond is 3 carbon atoms from the methyl end of the fatty-acid chain. Fish oils and alpha-linolenic acid are n-3 fatty acids.
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Omega-6 Fatty Acid:
Also known as alpha-linoleic acid, omega-6 is polyunsaturated fatty acid found in safflower, sunflower, corn, sesame, and other oils.
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An Essential Fatty Acid found in protein and most seed oils, Omega-6 can generate both "good" and "bad" eicosanoids.
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Phospholipid:
A fat in which one fatty acid is replaced by phosphorus and a nitrogenous compound.
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A compound (eg, lecithin) that contains phosphoric acid, fatty acids, and nitrogen.
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Skin:
In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
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Triglycerides:
Triglyceride testing measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are the body's storage form for fat. Most triglycerides are found in adipose (fat) tissue. Some triglycerides circulate in the blood to provide fuel for muscles to work. Extra triglycerides are found in the blood after eating a meal when fat is being sent from the gut to adipose tissue for storage. ...
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Lipids carried through the bloodstream to tissues. Most of the body's fat tissue is in the form of triglycerides, stored for use as energy. Triglycerides are obtained primarily from fat in foods.
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