Impact of Flaxseed on the Syndrome Metabolic Inflammation

Flaxseed and Lignans: Effect of Consumption on Nutritional and Inflammatory Markers

This study aims to evaluate the effects of enterolignanas of flaxseed on nutritional and inflammatory indicators in male workers of a food industry.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Work in the manufacturing company in the city of Itu-SP.
• Have at least three of the following cardiovascular risk factors: waist circumference ≥ 90 cm; overweight or obese characterized by BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²; fasting total cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL, LDL- cholesterol ≥ 130 mg/dL and HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dL, triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL; glycemia ≥100 mg/dL; and hypertension characterized by systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm/Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mm/Hg.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Female gender