| Linseed can be used regularly as a food. Linoforce is made entirely from natural and herbal ingredients. The linseed is coated with Senna and Frangula giving granules which can be taken internally. Why is it needed?
Constipation is a problem which we all experience at one time or another. It is defined as the infrequent passage of hard, dry motions and most commonly arises through lack of fibre in the diet and an inadequate fluid intake.
Constipation may also arise as a result of lack of exercise and as a side effect of medicinal drugs. The problem is usually more predominant in the elderly, those who are inactive, and during pregnancy.
Strong laxatives are sometimes abused, being taken regularly on a long term basis. This can cause harm as the bowel is constantly irritated with prolonged use, leading to a distended and lazy bowel.
The predominant ingredient of Linoforce is linseed which has a gently bulking action, increasing the frequency and quantity of bowel movement. This is combined with small amounts of the stimulant laxatives which add to this bulking action. How does it work?
Linseed contains 5% to 6% mucilage, 30% to 40% oil and 20% protein, and is mainly used as a bulking agent. The mucilage which is present swells in the presence of water, endowing the seeds with tremendous bulking ability. This action does not irritate the bowel but acts by increasing the fibre content, mechanically filling the bowel and making the stools more voluminous. This in turn stops the stools becoming dry and hard, reducing the absorption of toxins. The oils present in linseed act as a lubricant, supporting the bulking action. Linseed is usually effective within 12 to 24 hours, reaching a maximum after several days. It must be taken with plenty of fluid to allow the seeds to swell and exert their action. Both Senna and Frangula are effective through the activity of anthraquinone glycosides. These substances are poorly absorbed from the small intestine but are converted (hydrolysed) by the bacteria of the large intestine into the active substance known as aglycone. This exerts a laxative effect on the colon by increasing colonic motility, reducing transit time and absorption of water from stools. | 
