On 1 Jan 2002 at 7:50, Marilyn Harris wrote:

> However, ALA in the intact seed of flax has proven
> remarkably resistant to oxidation despite the fact that it
> makes up about 50-59% of the oil in flaxseed which in
> turn is normally 35-45% of the seed weight 3 . Why this
> is so remains a question but the facts are clear, as
> represented by current research.

NZ research shows the local high lignan flax fibre has over 1%
antioxidant phenols equivalent to 0.4% Vit E. Quentin Grady