Subgroup analyses showed that using whole flaxseed in doses ≥30 g d-1 , longer-term interventions ( ≥12 weeks ) and studies including participants with higher BMI ( ≥ 27 kg m-2 ) had positive effects on body composition  .
Whole flaxseed is a good choice for weight management particularly for weight reduction in overweight and obese participants
Flaxseed consumption may be inversely associated with obesity ; however , findings of available r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) are conflicting .
The present study aim ed to systematic ally review and analyse RCTs assessing the effects of flaxseed consumption on body weight and body composition .
Systemic inflammation and carotid diameter in obese patients: pilot comparative study with flaxseed powder and cassava powder.
BACKGROUND Botanical omega-3 fatty acid ( alphalinolenic acid/ALA ) has been shown to alleviate the prothrombotic and proinflammatory profile of metabolic syndrome , however clinical protocol s are still scarce . Aim ing to focus an obese population , a pilot study was design ed . METHODS Morbidly obese c and i date s for bariatric surgery ( n = 29 , age 46.3 ± 5.2 years ) , 82.8 % females ( 24/29 ) , BMI 44.9 ± 5.2 kg/m² , with C-reactive protein/CRP > 5 mg/L were recruited . Twenty were r and omized and after exclusions , 16 were available for analysis . Flaxseed powder ( 60 g/day , 10 g ALA ) and isocaloric roasted cassava powder ( 60 g/day , fat-free ) were administered in a double-blind routine for 12 weeks . RESULTS During flaxseed consumption neutrophil count decreased and fibrinogen , complement C4 , prothrombin time and carotid diameter remained stable , whereas placebo ( cassava powder ) was associated with further elevation of those measurements . CONCLUSIONS Inflammatory and coagulatory markers tended to exhibit a better outlook in the flaxseed group . Also large-artery diameter stabilized whereas further increase was noticed in controls . These findings raise the hypothesis of a less deleterious cardiovascular course in seriously obese subjects receiving a flaxseed supplement
Subgroup analyses showed that using whole flaxseed in doses ≥30 g d-1 , longer-term interventions ( ≥12 weeks ) and studies including participants with higher BMI ( ≥ 27 kg m-2 ) had positive effects on body composition  .
Whole flaxseed is a good choice for weight management particularly for weight reduction in overweight and obese participants
Flaxseed consumption may be inversely associated with obesity ; however , findings of available r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) are conflicting .
The present study aim ed to systematic ally review and analyse RCTs assessing the effects of flaxseed consumption on body weight and body composition .