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Flax Seed Problems
What are the concerns
about eating flaxseed?
Some comments, laws etc. from government agencies which
give an indication that there are problems associated with
human consumption of flaxseed.
USDA -
link - footnote at bottom of page says "Up to 12
percent flax seed can safely be used as an ingredient in
food.", although this is a reasonable amount, it does mean
there are concerns about over consumption.
FDA -
link - shows that the GRAS (Generally Regarded As
Safe) application was withdrawn. GRAS status has not been
granted to date.
Health Canada -
link - recommends that intake be limited in general,
and should not be consumed if some medications are being
taken
Government of France -
link (Translation of Article 2-1 is shown below
the original
| Créé par Décret n°78-840 du 9
août 1978 (JORF 11 août 1978). |
La teneur en acide érucique des huiles, des graisses et de leurs mélanges,
destinés tels quels à la consommation humaine, doit être
calculée sur la teneur totale de ces produits en acides
gras dans la phase grasse. Elle ne doit pas dépasser 5 p.
100.
“It is forbidden to have for sale, put on sale or
sell under any name or form, for human consumption flax
oil, either natural or mixed with other food products”
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PLEASE NOTE:
I, Wayne Coates, am no longer associated with Jim and Sherri Wear
or any of their companies, including LifeMax, Chia Farms, etc. Since
early in the year, I have had no direct interaction with their processing
operation; hence, I can no longer stand behind statements I have
previously made. Additionally, I have requested that they remove
my name from their many websites since our relationship has been
terminated.
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