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Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Basch, E., Bent, S., Collins, J., Dacey, C., Hammerness, P., Harrison, M., Smith, M., Szapary, P., Ulbricht, C., Vora, M. and Weissner, W. · Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology · 2007

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This evidence-based review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration evaluates flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) across 13 human-studied categories including constipation/laxative, hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis, supporting its anti-inflammatory and digestive uses.

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How to cite

Basch, E., Bent, S., Collins, J., Dacey, C., Hammerness, P., Harrison, M., Smith, M., Szapary, P., Ulbricht, C., Vora, M. and Weissner, W (2007) 'Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration', Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 5(3), pp. 92-105. doi:10.2310/7200.2007.005

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