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Re: Flaxseed - ground/milled

Thanks Dr. Getty!

My first batch I had was milled, the batch I just got this week is ground - wanted to be sure i had the right stuff. The ground flaxseed is also a whole lot less expensive, so that's a bonus.

Do they provide the same amount of Omega-3?

Where are you from? Canada

Re: Flaxseed - ground/milled

Hi Lisa,

The ground flaxseed may not be as concentrated in Omega 3 because, ounce for ounce, it has more fiber. But, it’s still a better choice because the outer shell of the flax seed is highly nutritious.

It makes sense that it's less expensive because the milling process adds an expense to the product. So, good deal!

Dr. Getty