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Flax Oil and Antioxidants

Flax oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)). Being a polyunsaturated fatty acid, ALA is susceptible to rancidity as it reacts rapidly with oxygen, a reaction that is speeded … Continue reading

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