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Flax seeds contain high levels of dietary fiber as well as lignans, an abundance of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids (table). Studies have shown that flax seeds may lower cholesterol levels, although with differing results in terms of gender. One study found results were better for women ^{[ 11 ]} whereas a later study found benefits only for men. ^{[ 12 ]} Initial studies suggest that flax seeds taken in the diet may benefit individuals with certain types of breast ^{[ 13 ] [ 14 ]} and prostate cancers. ^{[ 15 ]} A study done at Duke University suggests that flaxseed may stunt the growth of prostate tumors, ^{[ 15 ]} although a meta-analysis found the evidence on this point to be inconclusive. ^{[ 16 ]} Flax may also lessen the severity of diabetes by stabilizing blood-sugar levels. ^{[ 17 ]} There is some support for the use of flax seed as a laxative due to its dietary fiber content ^{[ 6 ]} though excessive consumption without liquid can result in intestinal blockage. ^{[ 18 ]} Consuming large amounts of flax seed may impair the effectiveness of certain oral medications, due to its fiber content, ^{[ 18 ]} and may have adverse effects due to its content of neurotoxic cyanogen glycosides and immunosuppressive cyclic nonapeptides. ^{[ citation needed ]}

One of the main components of flax is lignan, which has plant estrogen as well as Antioxidants (flax contains up to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods contain). ^{[ 19 ]}