TITLE:
Protective Role of Golden Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Against Oxidative Damage in Lipids and Proteins of Healthy Volunteers
AUTHORS:
Luísa Zuravski, Ritiele Pinto Coelho, Jonathaline Apollo Duarte, Manoelly Oliveira Rocha, Juliana Mezzomo, Bruna Cocco Pilar, Leandro Leal Galarça, Margareth Linde Athayde, Aline Augusti Boligon, Michel Mansur Machado, Vanusa Manfredini
KEYWORDS:
Golden Flaxseed Grains, Antioxidant, Oxidative Damage
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.3 No.10,
October
12,
2015
ABSTRACT: Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is composed mainly of bioactive components such as polyphenols, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber and lignans. Flaxseed can be found in different presentation forms (grain or flour) and varieties (brown or golden); however, questions have arisen as to whether the presentation form and/or variety may influence the health effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects on blood pressure, anthropometric and oxidative parameters in healthy human volunteers. All subjects received 40 gram aliquots of flaxseed and were instructed to consume them in their entirety mixed with water in the morning for a period of 14 days. Oxidative parameters showed significant reductions (p