03.07.12
The Flax Council of Canada, Manitoba, Canada, and Glanbia Nutritionals, Fitchburg, WI, have partnered to offer an extensive updated Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition. With scientific evidence regarding the health benefits of flax and its constituents expanding at a rapid pace, this resource enables the industry, health professionals and the scientific community to keep up with the increasing volume of information. Updating of the database was made possible through funding from Glanbia.
The dataset includes only peer-reviewed publications available on commonly used scientific search sites. Since its last update in mid-2009, close to 160 new publications have been released. Most are focused on human clinical trials and include health and disease reduction research, analytical assessments, food formulation and review articles.
“The Flax Council’s Research Database is the industry’s most comprehensive portal for all flax related research,” said Robert Beausire, vice president of business development at Glanbia Nutritionals. “The database fills a gap in the conversation by offering hundreds of papers on the health benefits of flaxseed. It is a tremendous resource for developers and marketers.”
Studies have been published on the antioxidant characteristics of flax, as well as the health benefits of its omega 3, fiber, lignan and protein components. In the area of disease reduction, the research covers cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and inflammatory disorders. Studies are also reviewed which focus on bone, brain, eye, skin and renal health.
The dataset includes only peer-reviewed publications available on commonly used scientific search sites. Since its last update in mid-2009, close to 160 new publications have been released. Most are focused on human clinical trials and include health and disease reduction research, analytical assessments, food formulation and review articles.
“The Flax Council’s Research Database is the industry’s most comprehensive portal for all flax related research,” said Robert Beausire, vice president of business development at Glanbia Nutritionals. “The database fills a gap in the conversation by offering hundreds of papers on the health benefits of flaxseed. It is a tremendous resource for developers and marketers.”
Studies have been published on the antioxidant characteristics of flax, as well as the health benefits of its omega 3, fiber, lignan and protein components. In the area of disease reduction, the research covers cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and inflammatory disorders. Studies are also reviewed which focus on bone, brain, eye, skin and renal health.