Ground flax seed (flaxmeal) is a good source of the Omega-3 rich oil, and fiber too. However, a person would have to consume a very large amount every single day in order to get the desired amount of fatty acids for therapeutic uses. It would take 100g (3½ oz) ground seeds to provide the equivalent to 3 Tbsp of the pure oil. That's almost 3/4 cup seeds, which must be thoroughly ground to release the oil, and FRESHLY ground at that, to ensure the essential fatty acids have not been oxidized from exposure to air.

A typical one oz (30g) portion of flaxmeal measures approx. 3½ Tbsp, and provides 12g fat, which is equivalent to 1 Tbsp flax oil.

Doreen