An article in MedLine (MedLine-US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health) reviewed 1,677 research articles on effects of Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) on various physiological processes and health conditions. The article describes uses of flaxseed (FlaxPro) based on scientific evidence
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-flaxseed.html
Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://www.ific.org/publications/factsheets/omega3fs.cfm?renderforprint=1
Source: http://ific.org © 2009 International Food Information Council Foundation
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-flaxseed.html
Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://www.ific.org/publications/factsheets/omega3fs.cfm?renderforprint=1
Source: http://ific.org © 2009 International Food Information Council Foundation