Walnuts and Flaxseed
The protocol uses either raw walnuts or freshly ground flaxseed as the third component. Daily walnut consumption significantly reduced circulating oxidized LDL particles in a 16-week randomized trial cited by the article. Ground flaxseed b…
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The protocol uses either raw walnuts or freshly ground flaxseed as the third component. Daily walnut consumption significantly reduced circulating oxidized LDL particles in a 16-week randomized trial cited by the article. Ground flaxseed binds bile acids in the intestine, prompting the liver to use cholesterol to make new bile acids. Walnuts provide compounds that can affect inflammation, cholesterol absorption, and LDL oxidation susceptibility. Flaxseed should be freshly ground because preground flaxseed oxidizes quickly.