Flaxseed is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid, the lignan
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and fiber. These compounds provide bioactivity of value to …

The prevention and reduction of several serious diseases (Cancer, diabetes,
atherosclerosis, hypertension, eczema, gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular …

Chronic constipation (CC) is one of the most common gastroenterological diagnoses in
clinical practice. Treatment includes several steps, depending on the severity of symptoms …

Background Both flaxseed and psyllium have previously been shown to reduce constipation
symptoms, weight, glycemic and lipid levels, and we postulate that treatment with flaxseed …

Piperine (PIP) is a natural alkaloid isolated from Piper longum L. that presents antioxidant,
anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, larvicidal, antiparasitic, anticancer effect and …

Mucilage is a soluble dietary fiber used as a food additive to give foods a firmer texture,
aside from its many health benefits and pharmacological properties. It is a polysaccharide in …

Background To compare the effects of baked flaxseed versus those who received a placebo
on constipation symptom scores, weight, glycemic and lipid control in constipated patients …

This ethnobotanical survey was carried out in Caspoggio (Valmalenco, SO, Italy) with the
purpose of investigating the traditional uses of medicinal plants. Moreover, a bibliographic …

New treatments for inflammatory bowel disease are of interest due to high rate of remission
failure. Natural products have been effective in IBD therapeutics as they have multiple …

Some seeds of flowering plants can differentiate their seed coat epidermis into the
specialized cell layer producing a hydrophilic mucilage with several ecological functions …