Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNResearch shows that flaxseed may support digestive, heart, and skin health, and reduce menopause symptoms.Credit: annabogush / Getty ImagesEating flaxseeds can help prevent constipation.Flaxseeds may reduce blood pressure slightly, which helps heart health.Some studies find people eating flaxseed had lower fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c.Regularly eating flaxseeds can boost your digestion, heart h…
From constipation and blood pressure to sugar and menopause symptoms, flaxseed has attracted the interest of scientists. What benefits have been documented, what's in a tablespoon, and who needs to be careful.