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Info-"whole flaxseed has natural enzyme inhibitors to prevent digestion.milling or grinding does not reduce the inhibitors.only sprouting helps".true?
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Flax: A number of flax seed supplements make the above claim. As they are dietary supplements and not medications, the FDA has never evaluated them for accuracy or truth in advertising.
Answered 3/17/2015
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