Flax seed question

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I have been eating freshly ground flax seed for over a year & was

under the impression it was very healthy. Today I came upon the webpage

below:

 

Flaxseed meal can be added to any baked or cook dish-breads, muffins,

pancakes, casseroles, etc. You should not eat it raw! Raw flaxseed contains

a toxin called thio-cyanate-a cyanide-like compound. This toxin can be found

in the blood after eating raw flaxseed. Cooking neutralizes this compound,

making it harmless

http://www.coconut-info.com/facts_on_flax.htm

 

Any comments?

 

Alobar