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Flaxseeds Health Benefits Flax fiber is the source of linen, and other parts of the plant are used to make fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap. Charlemagne made flax popular in European culture. Impressed with its versatility, he passed laws requiring its cultivation and consumption. Canada is currently the leading producer of flaxseeds in the world, followed by China, India and the United States. Nearly 100% of the US crop is raised in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. reduces attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by protecting neurons a source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which improves learning and provides protection from cognitive decline and depression decreases severity of autoimmune diseases and promotes bone health Nutrition Facts Flaxseeds Serving size: 1 oz (2 Tbsp) Dietary Fiber ...................... 5.6 g Calories ......................................... 110 kcal Total fat ......................................... 8.68 g Saturated fat................................. 0.755 g Trans fat ........................................ 0 g Cholesterol . ................................. 0 mg Sodium .......................................... 6 mg Potassium ..................................... 167 mg Carbohydrate . ............................. 5.95 g Sugars . .......................................... 0.32 g Protein . ......................................... 3.77 g Vitamin A . .................................... XX IU Vitamin C . .................................... 0.1 mg Calcium ......................................... 27 mg Iron . ............................................... 53.84 mg Folate . ........................................... 18 mcg Magnesium . ................................. 81 mg omega-3 fat reduces the risk of dry eye syndrome, a common eye complaint afflicting more than 10 million Americans 63