The menisci - the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus - are crescent-shaped bands of thick, rubbery cartilage attached to the shinbone (tibia). They act as shock absorbers and stabilize the knee. The medial meniscus is on the inner side of the knee joint. The lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee. Meniscus tears can vary widely in size and severity. A meniscus can be split in half, ripped around its circumference in the shape of a C or left hanging by a thread to the knee joint.
Health benefits of Flax seed. As in other oil seeds, flax too is one of the very high-calorie dense foods. 100 g of seeds carry 534 calories or 27% of daily-required levels.lax seed is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid. It is also one of the top plant sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids.
For obesity, 30 grams of flaxseed flour (5 grams of ALA and omega-3), 60 grams of flaxseed, a 300 milliliter flax drink, or seven tablets with flax fiber extract have been taken by mouth for up to 12 weeks.ome studies have used up to 60-80 grams per kilogram of soluble flaxseed mucilage or fiber. These forms of flaxseed should not be confused with preparations of flaxseed oil. In several studies, adults have consumed up to 50 grams of ground raw flaxseeds daily for periods not exceeding four weeks.