I take ground flaxseed to help control my cholesterol. But I read that the alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) in flax increases the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? Does the risk differ between ground flaxseed and concentrated flaxseed oil in capsules?
D019597:Flax / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012306:Risk; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry*; D017962:alpha-Linolenic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
D017962:alpha-Linolenic Acid