Does Ground Flaxseed Lose Nutrients? What You Need to Know
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Flaxseed is a nutritional powerhouse, but unlike its whole-seed counterpart, ground flaxseed is highly susceptible to losing its potency over time. This rapid degradation raises the critical question: Does ground flaxseed lose nutrients, and how can you stop it? The delicate alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and antioxidants are the first to go when exposed to oxygen, light, and heat.
