A nutritionally Complex food, analysis of Flax Seed reveals the high concentration of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) – an omega-3 essential fatty acid – and fiber, lignan and other vitamins and minerals suggests that Flax Seed helps reduce cholesterol, fight cancer and control blood glucose levels.

Flaxseed is one of the richest sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

In clinical studies, they have been found to burn nearly three times faster than animal fats. No wonder they are known as the "anti-obesity fats."
Ann Louise Gittleman, M.S., C.N.S.,The Fat Flush Plan

The FDA states that Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial in reducing coronary heart disease.

Omega-3s are like, well, antifreeze for our bodies. They keep our blood relatively thin and circulating well, especially in cold weather.
Phil Lempert Today" Food Editor

62% of Americans made a strong or some effort to reduce total fat, 50% cholesterol, 33% hydrogenated fat, and 33% trans fats

Per-capita consumption of added fats and oils rose 67% in last 30 yrs!
FoodTechnology 8/ 2003 • VOL. 7, No.8
In general for every 10g of Flax Seed used in the diet there is a 1% reduction in total Cholesterol and a 1.5% reduction in LDL cholesterol.

Ground Flax seed can keep people off costly drug treatment with its cholesterol lowering effects.
The Flax Council of Canada

While flax was utilized in human nutrition for approximately 5,000 years, Omega Golden Flax Seed was recently developed into an high-nutrition crop rich in dietary fiber, very high in essential omega 3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and very high in vitamins and minerals.
Ag Marketing Resource Center, Iowa State University. 9/2003