Fatty acids, lignans, and fiber all work together to treat and prevent hypertension or chronic high blood pressure. In one study, 110 hypertensive patients were given either flaxseed or a placebo every day for six months. The test group showed a significant reduction in blood pressure compared with the control group. This study suggested flaxseed has some of the most potent dietary blood-pressure-reducing effects.

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