Fitzpatrick, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada. In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.
However, flax hasn't been grown commercially for the plant's fibre since the 1950s. "We want to see if it's possible to rebuild the UK flax and linen industry," says Mr Grant. "So, we can have ...