06 Feb 2019 --- Flaxseed fibers that ferment in the gut influence microbiota that can improve metabolic health, while protecting against diet-induced obesity. This is according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. The study was carried out in mice and the data suggest that flaxseed supplementation may positively benefit obese individuals in reducing weight and improving glucose tolerance.
