There's a bit of a myth out there that flax seeds contain cyanide, and will harm the thyroid.

The truth is, flax seeds do contain a cyanide-like glycoside, which is rendered inactive by the digestive juices in our stomach. The amount in the seed is very minute ... mostly it's found in the leaf of the plant. I've written more about it in this post.

For the record, this same cyanogenic glycoside is found in almonds, peaches, coffee and alfalfa sprouts.


Take your flax oil, it's recommended to be helpful for your thyroid


Doreen