Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams

Description

Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams by Garden of Life – Digestive Support with Organic Flaxseed

Raw Organics Flax Seed by Garden of Life is a cold-milled, organic golden flaxseed food in a loose, finely milled form for adding to meals. Unlike flaxseed oil, it retains the seed's dietary fiber and plant protein alongside its naturally occurring fats, making it a food-based way to round out everyday nutrition.

Its mild, nutty flavor fits both sweet and savory foods, from cereal and yogurt to beans and salads. A 2 Tbsp (14 g) serving supplies 3 g of fiber and 3 g of protein. This is a milled seed rather than a concentrated fiber isolate, protein powder blend, or omega-3 softgel; the distinction matters when choosing the nutritional contribution you want.

Key Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams Benefits

Supports digestive regularity with fiber that contributes to normal stool bulk as part of a balanced, fiber-containing diet.
Provides plant-based omega-3 nutrition through the seed's naturally occurring alpha-linolenic acid, an essential dietary fatty acid.
Adds protein to everyday meals, supplying amino acids the body uses to maintain tissues and make its own proteins.

How Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams Works

Cold-milled flaxseed brings together several parts of the seed rather than separating out its oil. Its fiber includes water-binding material from the seed coat and less-soluble components that contribute bulk. Together, these properties help explain flaxseed's role in a diet supporting normal bowel function. Drink adequate fluids when increasing dietary fiber.

The seed's alpha-linolenic acid, also called ALA, is an omega-3 fat that must come from food. The body uses dietary fats in cell structures and normal metabolism. ALA is not the same as EPA or DHA, so flaxseed should not be treated as an equivalent replacement for a specified dose of those marine omega-3s.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

Organic Golden Flaxseed: Supplies fiber that holds water and contributes stool bulk, supporting normal elimination within a varied diet. Its naturally occurring ALA adds an essential fatty acid, while its protein contributes amino acids. Keeping these components together distinguishes milled flaxseed from an oil-only product.

Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams Is Formulated For

Adults seeking a plant-based food addition for daily fiber intake.
People who prefer mixing milled seeds into meals rather than taking capsules.
Those choosing an organic flaxseed food with a mild flavor and multiple culinary uses.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Prebiotics and Fiber Supplements, GI Health Supplements, and Garden Of Life Probiotics and Vitamins collections.

Recommendation: Our premium organic golden flaxseed has a pleasant, nutty flavor that tastes great sprinkled on salads and cereal, or mixed into beans, legumes, yogurts and especially smoothies. And be sure to add to all your favorite baked goods for that extra nutritional boost.

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (14 g)
Servings Per Container: 28

Amount Per Serving:
Calories ... 70
Total Fat ... 6 g ... 8%
Saturated Fat ... 0 g ... 0%
Trans Fat ... 0 g
Cholesterol ... 0 mg ... 0%
Sodium ... 0 mg ... 0%
Total Carbohydrate ... 3 g ... 1%
Dietary Fiber ... 3 g ... 11%
Total Sugars ... 0 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars ... 0%
Protein ... 3 g ... 6%
Calcium ... 39 mg ... 4%
Iron ... 0.9 mg ... 6%
Magnesium ... 16 mg ... 4%

Not a significant source of vitamin D or potassium.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Storage: Refrigerate after opening.

Additional precautions: Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Flaxseed can cause bloating, fullness, or diarrhea, especially at higher intakes. Discuss possible interactions with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines before use.

Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams

What are the benefits of Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams?

Raw Organics Flax Seed adds fiber, protein, and naturally occurring plant fats to foods you already eat. Each 2 Tbsp (14 g) serving provides 3 g of dietary fiber and 3 g of protein. Fiber contributes to normal stool bulk and regularity, while protein supplies amino acids for everyday tissue maintenance. Because this is milled flaxseed rather than extracted oil, you receive the seed's fiber as well as its fat-containing portion.

Who should take Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams?

This Garden of Life flaxseed suits adults who want an organic, plant-based food to add to cereal, salads, yogurt, beans, or smoothies. Its loose, milled form is useful if you prefer food additions to capsules and want fiber along with naturally occurring seed fats. It is not a complete meal or a concentrated protein supplement. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medicines, or managing a medical condition, discuss flaxseed use with your healthcare practitioner first.

Are there any side effects of taking Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams?

Flaxseed can cause bloating, fullness, or diarrhea, particularly at higher intakes or when you increase fiber quickly. Adequate fluid intake matters when adding fiber-rich foods. Possible interactions with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines require discussion with your healthcare practitioner; review other medicines as well. Consult your practitioner before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety information is limited. This milled flaxseed contributes fiber and fats, but those nutritional properties do not remove the need for individual precautions.

How does Raw Organics Flax Seed 396 Grams support overall health?

Its contribution is nutritional: milled flaxseed brings fiber for normal bowel function, protein for the body's ongoing maintenance needs, and naturally occurring ALA, an essential omega-3 fat. These components fit into a varied eating pattern rather than replacing vegetables, other protein foods, or appropriate healthcare. Flaxseed ALA differs from the EPA and DHA in marine omega-3 products. Choose it for a food-based combination of seed nutrients, not as an equivalent dose of fish oil.