Flax seeds with pancreatitis
Flaxseed is used by man for a long time. The first mentions say that even 3 thousand years before our era it was actively used for eating in Babylon. In Russia it became known much later. Flax seeds in pancreatitis can be used quite effectively, but you need to know how to do it correctly.
Value and chemical composition
From a medical point of view, flaxseed is valuable in its enveloping properties. Flax contains a large amount of water-soluble fiber, which is able to envelop the walls of the stomach and intestines. This "balm" protects the surface of internal organs from severe irritation.
Lignans, which are contained in flaxseed, neutralize the enzymes that are produced by the liver when digesting harmful substances.
The chemical composition is quite rich: potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron and copper. Flax contains vitamins of group B, which are especially useful for the normal functioning of the digestive system.
The composition of the flax seed by amino acids is very similar to that of soy or meat. The fifth part of the seed is protein, which automatically attaches this product to the important elements of human nutrition.
Use of seeds for diseases of the pancreas
Doctors recommend that you carefully introduce flax seed into your diet. There are some contraindications, this refers to the stage of exacerbation of pancreatitis, the presence of gallstones.
A decoction made from seeds not only envelops, but also can slow the process of cell division in pancreatitis, which can inhibit the appearance of tumor processes in the pancreas. This gives a positive effect for the restoration of its main function. Slime, which appears during the preparation of flax decoction is resistant to acid, so its enveloping effect persists for a long time.
When pancreatitis the doctor prescribes medicines, recommends a special diet. The use of freshly prepared jelly from the flax seed gives excellent results.
In addition, decoctions and kissels in pancreatitis relieve inflammation of the pancreas and strengthens the immune system, which positively affects the treatment of patients. Flax reduces the level of cholesterol in the body, amino acids normalize blood pressure, reduces the risk of blood vessel thrombosis.
Recipes for the treatment of diseases
Flax is used for cooking jelly. Prepare it this way: clean flaxseed is poured with water and cooked on low heat for 10 minutes. Since you need to eat a fresh product, the seeds take 1 tablespoon and 200 g of water. After being removed from the fire, you must let the broth brew for at least 1 hour. Then it should be filtered and take the kissel in a warm form.
If you need to speed up the process, the seed can be ground in a coffee grinder. We take the same proportions, the cooking time is halved. Then strain through a strainer and add honey to taste, but not more than 2 tbsp. Spoons.
It is convenient to cook such a kissel in a thermos. It is necessary to take 3 tbsp. Spoons of flaxseed, pour 1 liter of boiling water immediately into the thermos. Close the lid and leave it overnight. Before use, shake the infusion and take in a strained form half the glass half an hour before meals.
Another recipe: flax seed 80 gr. Pour a liter of water and boil over low heat for 2 hours. Cool and strain the jelly. Take it is also 30 minutes before eating a glass. The course is designed for 2 months.
Flax in the treatment of pancreatitis should be used with the permission of a doctor. Seeds are rich in fiber, so you must drink plenty of water for normal digestion. Do not forget that when pancreatitis is recommended to reduce salt intake. This will reduce the fluid retention in the body, the pancreas will also be less edematous and the toxins will be eliminated faster from the body.
Len is able to alleviate the symptoms of pancreatitis, to regulate the normal functioning of the intestines and helps the patient to restore normal health more quickly.
