Flaxseed oil linked to premature births?

New research comes to light

Listen up if you are pregnant and using flaxseed oil.

A study at the University of Montreal, Canada, saw scientists look at the link between flaxseed oil – used to relieve constipation – and premature birth.

They found that women who used the oil were 2.76 times more likely to have a premature baby. 

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