Flax Oil Toxin

[jamesey]

Hi,

I've just found this about flax:

Cyanide: Like many other foods (cashews, some beans, and others), flax contains very small amounts of cyanide compounds, especially when consumed raw. Heat, especially on dry flax seeds, breaks these compounds down.

I did want to get some Flax Oil for the Omega 3, but now I'm wondering if I should purposely look for a non-raw version so the toxin is not in it. Any thoughts on this?

[mallow]

My understanding is that it's only an issue if the flax is immature or sprouted.

[Dimond]

I prefer the raw, sprouted powder instead of the oil.

[jamesey]

thanks for the replies.. im not really any wiser on this tho.. does anyone know for a fact if there is toxins or a toxin in raw flax oil? if there is, should it be avoided?