Flax Hulls = Cancer Fighting Compounds

The link between cancer and nutrition is becoming increasingly irrefutable as more and more research studies link a bad diet with virtually every type of cancer. If people made simple dietary changes, scientists estimate that there would be at least a 60-70 percent decrease in breast, colon, and prostate cancers, as well as a 40-50 percent decrease in lung cancer.

Imagine all of the lives that could be saved if the focus was on preventing cancer, not just treating it. In this article we will be discussing a simple addition to your diet that have been shown to help prevent and treat cancer.

Besides eliminating obvious building blocks of cancer (like sugar) from your diet, there are other steps that you can take to ensure that your diet is protecting you from cancer, and not bringing you closer to a cancer diagnosis.

One of the best cancer fighting foods is flaxseed.

Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is an ideal source of dietary fiber, omega 3 fat, and lignan. Actually, it is the richest source of lignan on earth. It has lignan levels that are 100-800 times higher than any other plant source. Lignan has been shown in many studies to reduce the size of cancerous tumors in rats and mice, and has been used with success in treating both breast and prostate cancer in humans.

That means flaxseeds are more potent than virtually any other plant source when preventing and fighting cancer.

In one study, lignan was extracted and added to the diet of mice that had been previously given a chemical carcinogen to cause cancer. All of mice that were treated with this extraction reduced the size of their tumors by 46%.

Other examples of flaxseed being effective in treating and preventing cancer include:

• Mice that were fed flaxseed with high properties of lignan not only shrank their cancerous tumors, but their offspring became less susceptible to carcinogenesis even when they didn’t consume any flaxseed themselves.
• Lignan has been showed to help significantly men with prostate cancer when taking 30 grams of flaxseed per day.
• Flaxseed has been shown to significantly reduce the tumor growth rate for mice with human breast cancer xenografts.
• Omaha researchers found that mice receiving 10% flaxseed supplementation were able to reduce melanoma tumors by as much as 63%.

The research supports the idea that flaxseed, particularly flaxseed with high quantities of lignan is beneficial for not only preventing cancer, but treating it when it occurs.

One important thing to note is to make sure that you get flaxseed with high properties of lignan. Sometimes when flaxseed oil is pressed, the lignan is removed, so be careful of this when adding flaxseed to your diet.

So what can you do to get more flaxseed in your diet?

There are two ways to ingest it—whole or ground.

The Mayo Clinic recommends ground over whole flaxseed because it is easier for your body to digest. Whole flaxseed can pass through the intestines undigested, which means that your body will not get all of the benefits from eating it.

Still, some flaxseed is clearly better than no flaxseed in your diet, so as long as you make sure the flaxseed you are taking has lignan in it.

Ground flaxseed is easy to put into foods…you can add it to smoothies, condiments, bake it into cookies and breads…even putit into your breakfast cereal.

You can sprinkle whole flaxseed on top of soups, salads, and yogurt for added crunchiness and a nutty taste.

There are tons of ways to get creative about how you get flaxseed into your diet…and the best part is, you can get flaxseed in bulk (whole or ground) in many grocery and health food stores.

The research shows it is well worth the effort to get more of this super seed into your diet…don’t miss out on one of nature’s most powerful cancer beaters!

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Benefits of Flax Hulls / Fortified Flax hulls

An ancient crop, flaxseed is one of the most useful and beneficial “superfoods” on this earth. It’s also plentiful and affordable, which means that making it a part of your healthy routine is easy!

What Is Flaxseed?

A small brown or golden seed that comes from a crop grown in cooler climates, flax, also known as linseed, is both a food and textile crop. Linen (both clothing and table linen) is actually made from flax, and linseed oil (which can be eaten as well) is often used in things like linoleum and as a wood finisher. Evidence of the cultivation of flax by humans dates all the way back to the Upper Paleolithic era, around 30,000 years ago. Around 5,000 years ago, flax crops began to appear in Switzerland, Germany, China and India.

Cancer-Fighting Lignans

One of the biggest benefits to eating flax is the amount of lignans available per serving. Lignans are “fiber-related polyphenols” (antioxidants) that can actually help balance hormones, and may help fight against hormone-related cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.

According to a study published in Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, “Experimental evidence in animals has shown clear anticarcinogenic effects of flaxseed or pure lignans in many types of cancer.” And even though animals are quite different from humans, another small study found that “a control group of postmenopausal women with newly diagnosed breast cancer … who consumed 25 g ground flaxseed per day for approximately 32 days showed decreased tumor cell proliferation.”

The American Institute for Cancer Research officially claims that “flaxseed may contribute to lower cancer risk, but research is too limited to recommend it for cancer protection.” In other words, there haven’t been enough scientific studies to prove that flaxseed can protect us against cancer, there is certainly enough evidence to show that it’s helpful.

Digestive Health And Weight Loss

Because of its high soluble and insoluble fiber content, as well as its ALA fat content (otherwise known as Omega-3 fatty acids), flaxseed not only fights inflammation, but will keep you satisfied for much longer than simple carbs or saturated fats found in pre-packaged foods. Most Americans don’t get enough fiber, and if you’re one of them, you’ll be amazed at how your cravings and hunger fades when you get the recommended daily dose.

Lowered Cholesterol And Blood Pressure

A 2010 study done by Iowa State University found that men who consumed 150 milligrams of flaxseed per day “decreased cholesterol by just under 10 percent” over the course of three months (oddly enough, it didn’t work on women). Another study, done in 2012, took 110 people with high blood pressure, and gave half “30 grams of milled flaxseed,” and half a placebo, daily diet for six months. After those six months, patients on the flaxseed showed a “measurable decrease” in their blood pressure.

Natural Omega-3s

Flaxseeds are full of Omega-3 fatty acids, essential fats that our bodies can’t make on their own. Important for hormone production as well as genetic function, Omega-3s are also great at helping to reduce heart disease and stroke, and inflammation.

Most people take fish oil for Omega-3s, but if you’re following a vegan or plant-based diet (or just don’t enjoy the taste of fish oil), flaxseed is a great alternative.

Our Flax Hull Lignin's

Fortified Flax Hulls are essentially flax hulls (lignans) as described above fortified with 3-day old broccoli sprouts. Broccoli sprouts have been studied by Prof. Dr. Paul Talalay of John Hopkins University (MD, USA) and found to contain high levels of glucoraphanin.  Glucoraphanin when chewed releases a powerful antioxidant called Sulforaphane.

 Prof. Dr. Paul Talalay studied and found that Sulforaphane are highly effective in the treatment of cancers in rats. Other studies have found that 3-day broccoli sprouts contain the highest level of Glucoraphanin and the reason that they are chosen to fortify the flax hulls. These 3-day old broccoli sprouts are grown organically from specially chosen organic seeds. After harvesting, the sprouts are "freeze-dried" to preserve its properties.

Flax Hulls (Lignans) are natural organic shell only of the flaxseed without any seed materials or oil. The shell of the flaxseed is known and proven to contain very high levels of botanical lignans especially SDG. Friendly bacteria convert them into mammalian lignans so that the body can absorb better. They are powerful free radical scavengers and help stop excessive free radical activity which deplete the body's immune system. In this way, llgnans help boost the immune of the body. Flax hulls are also nutritious fibres containing both soluble and insoluble fibres and Vitamin B12 in the form of Cobalamin.

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Osumex 5-mushroom blend benefits for diabetic condition

Here at Osumex we offer a product named 5-mushroom blend which is produced in Japan from raw unprocessed mushrooms. Mushrooms contain some of the most potent natural medicines. They are excellent sources of antioxidants as they contain polyphenols and selenium, which are common in the plant world. They also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms, one of such antioxidant is ergothioenine, which scientists are now beginning to recognized as a master antioxidant.

Ergothioneine is almost exclusive to mushrooms and is an "unusual sulfur-containing derivative of the amino acid, histidine," which appears to have a very specific role in protecting our DNA from oxidative damage. Mushrooms therefore provide us with the kind of antioxidants to stop excessive free radical activity!

No preservatives, no additives, no colouring, no artificial flavouring have been used in the entire process.

Osumex 5-Mushroom Blend is a balanced mixture of mushrooms packed in 3gm sachets: Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidurm) - 15% Yamabushitake (Hericium Erinaceus) - 20% Himmenmatsutake(Agaricus blazei) - 22% Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) - 20% Maitake (Grifola frondosa) - 23%

Osumex 5-Mushroom Blend has a high concentration of glyconutrients or gluconutrients (essential sugars) and a polysaccharide compound called glucan, creating a unique biomass. Gluconutrients are the active ingredient for stimulating or regulating the cellular immune system, which in turn stimulates various immune cells, primarily the T-cells and Macrophages, to counteract tumor cells without damaging normal healthy cells. In Japan, the polysaccharide compound has been used in treating malignant tumors. Osumex 5-Mushroom Blend is rich in Gluconutrients, Vitamins (B complex, C, D), minerals (niacin, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, copper, beta-carotene, amino acids) and enzymes.

How can 5-Mushroom Blend help a diabetic condition? 5-Mushroom blend are an ideal low-energy diet for diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol, very low levels of carbohydrates, high protein content, and a wealth of vitamins and minerals. They also contain a lot of water and fiber. Moreover, they contain natural insulin and enzymes which help the breaking down of sugar or starch in food. They are also known to contain certain compounds which help proper functioning of the liver, pancreas and other endocrine glands, thereby promoting the formation of insulin and its proper regulation throughout the body. Diabetics often suffer from infections, particularly in their limbs, which tend to continue for long periods of time. The natural antibiotics in mushrooms can help protect diabetics from these painful and potentially life-threatening conditions.

Immune System Strength: Ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant present in mushrooms, is very effective in providing protection from free radicals as well as boosting the immune system. It is actually an amino acid that contains sulfur, which is something that many people are deficient in, despite not knowing it or seeing its effects. That being said, the presence of this “master antioxidant” which is unique to mushrooms, can give you a major boost to immune system health. It helps to eliminate free radicals, which are the dangerous compounds that are released during the metabolic processes of cells, and can float throughout the body and cause significant damage and disease, so antioxidants, like ergothioneine, are vital elements for overall health.

Mushrooms contain natural antibiotics (similar to penicillin, which itself is extracted from mushrooms), which inhibit microbial growth and other fungal infections. Those same polysaccharides, beta-glucans, can stimulate and regulate the body’s immune system. They can also help heal ulcers and ulcerous wounds and protect them from developing infections. The good combination of vitamins A, vitamin B-Complex and vitamin C that is found in them also strengthens the immune system.

Blood Pressure: Studies of various types of mushrooms, including shitake and maitake mushrooms, have shown them to be high in potassium content. Potassium acts as a vasodilator, relaxing tension in blood vessels and therefore reducing blood pressure. High blood pressure is connected to a number of deadly conditions, particularly heart attacks and strokes. Potassium also increases cognitive function, because increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain stimulates neural activity. Studies have shown that increased levels of potassium improve memory and knowledge retention.

Weight Loss: Would you believe me if I said that a completely lean protein diet is ideal for losing fat and building muscle mass? Well, believe it or not, it’s true.  Most fats are burnt to digest proteins found in our food, more so when the protein is accompanied by a very low carbohydrate count, no fat or cholesterol, and a good amount of fiber. This is exactly the combination that mushrooms offer to help in losing weight! Due to their nutrient density, they actually rank higher than most fruits and vegetables, and some researchers say that mushrooms are one of the rare foods that people can eat as often as possible, with no side effects.

One study replaced red meat with white button cap mushrooms, approximately one cup per day, and found that those test subjects who ate mushrooms not only lost a significant amount of weight over a standard period of time, but they also decreased their waistline, and were better able to maintain their new weight, rather than ballooning back to the original weight as in most crash diets.

The benefits of using Maitake mushrooms because they contain high levels of the essential sugars, include, but are not limited to, the following: provides the body with glyconutrients or gluconutrients which are essential for cellular health Activates immune T-cell activity only when invaders or antigens are present Potent antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and antitumor effects Helps immune cells recognize invaders by increasing intelligent cell communication Enables cellular components to "stick" to each other so as initiate the right reactions Raises natural killer cell and macrophage counts against infectious organisms Increases the body’s resistance to viruses, including those that cause the common cold, influenza, herpes, and hepatitis Reduces allergies and chronic disease symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV, cancer, kidney disease, and others Decreases cell death in chronic fatigue syndrome Elevates disease resistance in weakened individuals Accelerates burn and wound healing Helps heal such skin conditions as poison ivy and psoriasis Reduces the number of recurrent ear infections Acts as antioxidant compounds Slows the aging process Decreases inflammation Shiitake mushroom contains Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 and D2 with high amounts of riboflavin and niacin and has been regarded as the ginseng of mushrooms. It is prized for its rejuvenating powers. It is the source of the nontoxic drug lentinan used in Japan to potentate the immune system of cancer patients. It also lowers cholesterol, inhibits the formaton of arteriosclerotic plaque and may be useful for weight loss  Shiitake contains an amino acid called eritadenine that is responsible for its cholesterol lowering activity. Shiitake extracts effects include inhibition of viral replication and stimulation of interferon production. In addition, the extracts had been shown t reduce blood clotting and to help treat the Tricophyton fungi that caused many skin disorders including ringworm.

In clinical trials, shiitake is believed to exhibit the following characteristics: anti-bacterial; anti-cancer; anti-viral; anti-tumor; acts as a growth hormone; reduces cholesterol; reduces high blood pressure; moderate blood sugar; prevents blood clots and thromboses decreases blood viscosity; immune enhancer; kidney and liver tonic; reduces stress; and  potentate sexuality The polysaccharides contained in Agaricus blazei mushroom vitalize production of interferon and interleukin. This is referred to as a cytokine inducing effect and can also prevent viruses and other external factors from entering the cell tissue. Previous clinical trials showed that many fungi polysaccharides are effective only against solid cancer. This was reported during the general convention of the Japan Cancer Association in 1980. Subsequent studies, in collaboration with universities and hospital researchers, proved that the polysaccharides of Agaricus blazei is effective agains Ehrilch's ascites carcinoma sigmoid colnic cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer as well as solid cancer. These experiments suggested that it activated metabolism by revitalizing normal biological tissues. It was only recently that melanin protein, which is effective in the production of semen, hair and egg white, was discovered in Agaricus blazei. The mushroom activates macrophage, immunocytes such as complements retculoendothelial system, acts to induce cytokine such as interferon as well as BRM. It bolsters the body's immune system. Purported uses: Arteriosclerosis Cancer treatment Diabetes Hepatitis Hyperlipidemia Stimulant

Reishi mushroom has been known as a cardiotonic herb and has a balancing effect on the body. Among its many reported functions are: strengthening the heart improving blood flow lowered consumption of oxygen in the heart muscle lowering cholesterol lowering blood pressure preventing abnormal blood clotting fighting yeast infections and chronic fatigue syndrome helping in weight loss. It has been used by the Chinese for 4,000 years in treating liver disorders, hypertension, arthritis and other ailments. Several biologically active triterpenes (ganoderic acids) and sterols have been isolated from this mushroom and proven effective as cytotoxic, anti-viral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacteria and anti-oxidant. Polysaccharides and glycoproteins possessing hypogycemic and immunostimulant activities have also been isolated from its water extract. Biochemical studies have also discovered Terpenoid, which indicated anti-cancer properties and lowering blood pressure, as well as beta-8-D-glucan in the mushroom. Other operating materials from the mushroom were useful in lowering the level of blood sugar, antithrombotic operation (activating blood platelet condensation control), hepatitis remedy and countermeasures against HIV, robustness and beauty culture. Russian scientists found Reishi showed a significant preventive and therapeutic action against plaque build-up. Plaque is fatty goo, which is comprised of a combination of oxidized cholesterol, calcium and degenarated white blood cells. It is deposited on the walls of arteries, which restricts blood flow by narrowing the passages of the arteries resulting in arteriosclerosis.  Studies in Japan on cancer research had proven Reishi to have an anti-tumour effect. This has given impetus to Dr Morishige to begin hsi studies of Reishi as a treatment for cancer particularly where the cases were given up as hopeless. The active anti-cancer constituents in Reishi are called beta-D-glucan, which is a polysaccharide - a huge sugar molecule made up of many little sugar molecules chained together and bound to amino acids. These intricate sugars stimulate or modulate the immune system by activating immune cells such as macrophage and helper T-cells, as well as increasing immunoglobin (a specific type of antibodies) levels to produce a heightened response to foreign cells, whether bacteria, viruses or tumour cells.

Purported uses:

• Fatigue
• High cholesterol
• HIV and AIDS
• Hypertension
• Immunostimulation
• Inflammation
• Strength and stamina
• Viral infections

The Yamabushitake mushroom is being studied by scientists to ascertain the impact it has on dementia. There has been evidence of nerve cells stimulation and enhancement of cognitive abilities. Growth of nerves was also enahanced too even when astrocytoma cells from humans were used. Myelination was also enhanced.

Studies have indicated that Hericium erinaceus can be used to lull inflammation and cool down ulcers - gastric as well oesophagal ulcers. It can also treat Pancreatitis, a medical condition where one's pancreas become inflamed casued by digestive enzymes. This results in gradual corrosion of the pancreas and subsequent acute pain 

Our 5-mushroom blend is an amazing combination of all the mushrooms listed above. Which can be used to improve several conditions include diabetes. 

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