出版社：Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists
摘要：Unique and effective qualities of flaxseed are impetus force behind this review. Neutraceutical functions of whole flaxseed (WF), flaxseed oil (FO), flaxseed gums (FGs) and flaxseed lignin (FL) are briefly discussed in this article. Its segregations exhibit antioxidant and stabilizing properties. Low cost, long shelf life, easy availability and more outcome of extraction make it a cheaper source for incorporation in food systems. We can combat complex diseases like bronchial asthma, male impotence, preeclampsia, cerebral ischemia, vasospasm, hypertension, a number of tumors and cancers. It is dire need of the hour to spread area of neutraceutical and pharmaceutical research regarding this tiny gift of nature. So currently there is lack of high quality research on its effective uses. WF consumption can decrease mammary tumor occurrence, tumor size and tumor number. The oil contains all fat-soluble vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. It provides essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The low viscosity of FO is utilized in dietary fiber supplementation. FO exhibits limiting effect on lead acetate induced renal cytotoxicity. Heterogeneous FGs are commercially applied as emulsifiers, thickeners or service provider contents in microencapsulation in the food processing industry and in food supply chains. These gums have gained attention due to their advantageous effects on diabetes mellitus, coronary heart diseases, in lowering cholesterol and various types of cancers. The FLs have significant antioxidant potential, so they provide many healt h and nutritional estrogen antagonistic activity. Lignins have retarding effect on cancers.
关键词：Flaxseed; Neutraceutical; Health claims; Lignan
