Flaxseed Meal for Hair, Skin & Nails

 

 

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Flaxseed Meal for Hair, Skin & Nails

Overview

Flaxseed meal is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids -- an essential and healthy fat. A diet containing healthy fats is important to healthy hair, nails and skin. More than makeup or clothes, radiant hair, skin and nails are a sign of good health and natural beauty. Getting more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, from sources such as flaxseed meal, can help improve the appearance of hair, nails and skin.

Flaxseed

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, flaxseed meal contains fiber, 20 percent protein, lignans -- a plant chemical that may mimic estrogen -- and the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid, ALA. Nutrients in ground flaxseed meal are better absorbed by the body than whole seeds, which are poorly digested. Flaxseed oil is rich in ALA, but does not contain fiber, protein or lignans.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fish, soy, flaxseed and some nuts. The biological effects of omega-3 fatty acids balance the opposite effects of omega-6 fatty acids. However, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, most people eat more than 25 times as much omega-6 fats as omega-3 fats. Eating omega-3 fatty acid is important to balance the process of inflammation, your body's response to infection and injury. Omega-3 fatty acids are also important to the function of your brain and blood vessels.

Hair, Skin and Nails Benefits

The quality of your hair and nails reflect the quality of your diet. A lack of omega-3 fatty acids can cause hair and nails to be dry and brittle. Additionally, a low intake of omega-3 fatty acids can lead to persistent inflammation, causing your skin to be puffy and dull. A healthy diet including omega-3's may also reduce wrinkling and age-related skin problems. The estrogenic activity of flaxseed lignans may also help improve hair, nails and skin texture and flexibility.

Eating Flaxseed Meal

You probably won't find it pleasant to eat flaxseed meal a spoonful at a time. Try mixing a tbsp. of flaxseed meal in with cereal or oatmeal in the morning. If you drink a smoothie or protein shake, you can mix flaxseed meal in before you drink it, if the texture is not a turn-off. Flaxseed meal can also be sprinkled over salads or mixed into baked goods. Flaxseed meal should be stored tightly sealed in the refrigerator to prevent it from turning rancid.