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Flax Seed and n-3 Fatty Acid Status

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The flax plant produces seeds that contain high levels of n-3 fatty acids in the form of α-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)). Around 55% of the fatty acids by weight in flax seed oil are ALA. The benefits of the … Continue reading →

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