Flaxseed Could Fight Cancer

Volume 1, No. 2, September 4, 2001
CHICAGO (Reuters Health) - Ground flaxseed may contain compounds that protect postmenopausal women from breast cancer, researchers report.
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Flax Seed Muffins Fight Breast Cancer

BBC News, 12/09/2000
"It encourages us to believe this is a very significant biological effect in women and we are heading towards more definitive proof that dietary flax seed may prevent breast cancer. Our results are exciting because this is the first time anyone has demonstrated these changes in breast cancer with any dietary component."
Dr. Paul Goss
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Eating Your Way To Good Health And Youthful Vitality

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific statement and dietary guidelines for healthcare professionals in which it notes the beneficial effects of adding flaxseed and flaxseed oil to an individual's diet.
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Barley Straw As A Natural Algaecide In Ponds And Fountains

Barley straw controls the growth of algae in ponds and fountains. When the barley straw is placed in ponds, it begins to decompose and releases lignins into the water. The lignins are then oxidized into humic acids, which in turn, produce hydrogen peroxide. The continuous release of hydrogen peroxide stops algae from reproducing and stops growth of existing algae.
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Flaxseed Nutritional Analysis

Flaxseed is by far the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the parent compound of the omega-3 fatty acids.
The nutritional analysis available at SaskFlax »