Fitzpatrick, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada. In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

The Carter's small-flowered flax was discovered in the early 20th century in the Miami area, with a small range right at the very tip of Florida, where it grows in pine rockland habitat. This delicate ...

Flax seeds are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, support brain health, and lower the risk of heart disease.

Fewer Manitoba farmers grow flax than they used to, but work on new varieties may increase the oilseed’s appeal in Western ...