Flax and Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum): A Review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

2007 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethan Basch ◽  
Steve Bent ◽  
Jeffrey Collins ◽  
Cynthia Dacey ◽  
Paul Hammerness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Flaxseed Oil

scholarly journals Oxidative Stability, Microbial Safety, and Sensory Properties of Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Oil Infused with Spices and Herbs

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 785
Author(s):  
Dyana Odeh ◽  
Klara Kraljić ◽  
Andrea Benussi Skukan ◽  
Dubravka Škevin
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Oil Contamination ◽  
Phenol Content ◽  
Microbial Safety ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Inhibit Lipid Peroxidation

In our study, we assessed whether the addition of basil, fennel, oregano, rosemary, and chili can improve oxidative stability and sensory properties of flaxseed oil (FO) during 180 days of storage or induce oil contamination by microorganisms. Results showed that addition of spices and herbs in FO affected the hydrolytic changes, but far less than 2% of free fatty acids after storage, which was in line with regulations. Further, the addition of spices and herbs in FO decreased peroxide value (even up to 68.7% in FO with oregano) vs. FO whose value increased during storage, indicating increased oxidative stability and prolongation of shelf life of infused oils. The antioxidant activity of the infused oils ranged from 56.40% to 97.66%. In addition, the phenol content was higher in all infused oils (6.81–22.92 mg/kg) vs. FO (5.44 mg/kg), indicating that herbs and spices could scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation, while sensory analysts showed that FO infused with chili had the lowest bitterness intensity. According to the presence of certain microorganisms, results highlighted the need to develop new methods for inactivating microorganisms that would not only provide a microbial safety, but also preserve the beneficial properties of the oils/products.

scholarly journals Differential effects of flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) on cell growth between malignant and non‐malignant cell lines

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Linda Buckner ◽  
Carly Buckner ◽  
Domenic Lombardo ◽  
Mamdouh Abou‐Zaid ◽  
Robert Lafrenie
Keyword(s):  
Cell Growth ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Malignant Cell ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Differential Effects

scholarly journals Linum usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Oil during Postpartum Period Contributes to Lean Mass and Healthy Serum Lipid Profile in Rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 485-490
Author(s):  
Bianca Ferolla da Camara Boueri ◽  
Carolina Ribeiro Pessanha ◽  
Aline D’Avila Pereira ◽  
Danielle Cavalcante Ribeiro ◽  
Fernanda Carvalho de Santana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Serum Lipid ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Serum Lipid Profile

scholarly journals The Effect of Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) on Lipid Metabolism of Cholesterol Fed Rats

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-116
Author(s):  
Suaad M. J. Al-Hadrawy ◽  
◽  
Ikhlass A. Al-Hilaly ◽  
Haider A. Thanwan Al-Kafajy ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Flaxseed Oil

Development of Functional Dark Chocolate by Incorporating Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) Oil and Honey with Improved Organoleptic and Textural Attributes

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 698-708
Author(s):  
Dixita Singh ◽  
Abhishek D. Tripathi ◽  
Kundan S. Adhikari ◽  
Veena Paul
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Dark Chocolate ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Functional Attributes ◽  
Textural Attributes ◽  
Central Composite

Background: Chocolate is one of the most consumable fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), possessing many health benefits. The present study was envisaged to develop dark chocolate incorporated with flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) oil and honey. Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fatty acid which is useful in heart disease, arthritis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and cancer, whereas honey acts as an antioxidant. Objective: The objective of this study was to develop functional dark chocolate with improved organoleptic, textural and functional attributes by optimizing the ingredients levels such as flaxseed oil and honey and its further validation for quality improvement. Methods: The chocolate composition was optimized by selecting two variables including flaxseed oil (1-2.5g) and honey (10-15g) at 3 levels in central composite rotatable design (CCRD) by using Design- Expert version 11 software tool. Results: After optimization, the best-predicted formulation comprising flaxseed oil 2.37% (w/w) and honey 15% (w/w) showed best sensorial score (p<0.05) with desirability 0.826. Conclusion: Physicochemical analysis of optimized formulation showed significant improvement in organoleptic attributes (p <0.05) with a significant increase of 10.22% (p <0.05) in antioxidant activity in comparison to control.

Efficacy of topical Linum usitatissimum L. (flaxseed) oil in knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 302-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Hamdollah Mosavat ◽  
Nematollah Masoudi ◽  
Homa Hajimehdipoor ◽  
Mohammad Kazem Emami Meybodi ◽  
Zahra Niktabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L

Effects of Maternal Flaxseed Supplementation on Female Offspring of Diabetic Rats in Serum Concentration of Glucose, Insulin, and Thyroid Hormones

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Akemi Suzuki ◽  
André Manoel Correia-Santos ◽  
Gabriela Câmara Vicente ◽  
Luiz Guillermo Coca Velarde ◽  
Gilson Teles Boaventura
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
High Fat Diet ◽  
Female Offspring ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Flaxseed Flour ◽  
Maternal Consumption

Abstract. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal consumption of flaxseed flour and oil on serum concentrations of glucose, insulin, and thyroid hormones of the adult female offspring of diabetic rats. Methods: Wistar rats were induced to diabetes by a high-fat diet (60%) and streptozotocin (35 mg/kg). Rats were mated and once pregnancy was confirmed, were divided into the following groups: Control Group (CG): casein-based diet; High-fat Group (HG): high-fat diet (49%); High-fat Flaxseed Group (HFG): high-fat diet supplemented with 25% flaxseed flour; High-fat Flaxseed Oil group (HOG): high-fat diet, where soya oil was replaced with flaxseed oil. After weaning, female pups (n = 6) from each group were separated, received a commercial rat diet and were sacrificed after 180 days. Serum insulin concentrations were determined by ELISA, the levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) were determined by chemiluminescence. Results: There was a significant reduction in body weight at weaning in HG (−31%), HFG (−33%) and HOG (44%) compared to CG (p = 0.002), which became similar by the end of 180 days. Blood glucose levels were reduced in HFG (−10%, p = 0.044) when compared to CG, and there was no significant difference between groups in relation to insulin, T3, T4, and TSH after 180 days. Conclusions: Maternal severe hyperglycemia during pregnancy and lactation resulted in a microsomal offspring. Maternal consumption of flaxseed reduces blood glucose levels in adult offspring without significant effects on insulin levels and thyroid hormones.

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