What are the benefits of flaxseed?

If you are deficient in this essential fatty acid, you could experience:

1. Dry scaly rough skin

2. Brittle hair

3. Hot flashes or hot flushes if you are from a non-US country

4. Cracking skin

5. Little bumps on the back of your arm, thighs or butt.

6. Cardiovascular problems

7. Raised bad cholesterol (LDL)