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Can you let me know how many grams of flax seed should i include in my diet every day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No requirement: Adequate intake of omega – 3 fatty acids is around 1.1 to 1.6 grams/ day for an adult. If you elect to get it through flaxseed- 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed has about 1.6 grams of omega 3 fatty acids. There is not a set requirement for flax seed.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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