Organic Flax Seed, Non-GE, 1 lb, NOW Foods

NOW Foods Organic Flax Seeds

• Nutrition for Optimal Wellness.


• Organic and non-GE ingredients are produced using methods that preserve their natural integrity.

Flax seeds are thought to have originated in the ancient Middle East during biblical times. They are an important source of polyunsatured fatty acids, including Omega-3, plus Magnesium, Zinc and dietary fiber. Flax oil from flax seeds is the richest known source of linolenic acid. It contains protein, mucilage, phytosterols and lignans, which are naturally included at 100 times the level of the next best source, wheat bran.

Nutrition Info

Serving Size: about 2 TBSP

Servings per container: 21

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 120

Calories from Fat 70

Total Fat 8 g 12%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Cholesterol 0 g 0%

Sodium 8 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g 20%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 5 g

Vitamin A 0%

Calcium 6%

Magnesium 25%

Vitamin C 0%

Iron 15%

Zinc 15%

Other Ingredients: 100% Organic Flax Seeds

Suggested Use:

Grind your own seeds on a daily basis for the freshest and healthiest seed oil. Add to cereals, salads and blender drinks. Take with plenty of fluids

Caution: Flax seeds have a bulk forming laxative effect.