Health Canada accepted a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to cholesterol lowering.
February 5/Winnipeg, Manitoba/Press Release -- The Flax Council of Canada announced the acceptance by Health Canada of a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to cholesterol lowering, a major risk factor for heart disease.
Flax’s omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and other nutritional benefits have made flaxseed a popular food ingredient for people of all ages. Flaxseed is available as whole seed and ground whole seed.