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A new genotype of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) with decreased susceptibility to fat oxidation: consequences to hematological and biochemical profiles of blood indices.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 1 Jan 2017
Króliczewska Bożena, Miśta Dorota, Króliczewski Jarosław, Zawadzki Wojciech, Kubaszewski Rafał, Wincewicz Edyta, Żuk Magdalena, Szopa Jan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Flaxseed is an alternative to marine products that provide the traditional dietary sources of ω-fatty acids. A new genotype of flax, W92, is rich in natural antioxidants as well as having a reduced content of α-linolenic acid and therefore shows decreased susceptibility to fat oxidation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a diet supplemented with W92 flaxseed on hematological...
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