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Anecdotal information about canaryseed indicates wide-ranging possibilities. Some people claim it helps them maintain a healthy weight. Others say it supports normal health of the heart, blood vessels, liver, kidneys and pancreas. To date, however, there has been very little scientific study of canaryseed benefits for humans, so use for these purposes is not yet substantiated.

For the well-being of consumers, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not permit dietary supplement providers to discuss a product's potential or known health benefits as related to a disease or condition.

This is out of concern that people who may need to seek medical treatment might instead use products that have not undergone extensive testing for safety and effectiveness. Such a delay in seeking effective treatment could be harmful. With this in mind, we do not discuss specific diseases or health conditions on our website. We focus instead on the nutritional properties of Silica Fiber Free canaryseed that may support normal health.

Based on our own survey of the scientific literature, we believe these nutritional properties have potential value in Silica Fiber Free canaryseed used a dietary supplement:

Antioxidant activity.

One 2004 study found canaryseed has antioxidant activity close to that of vitamin C. Plant sterols and certain esters of caffeic acid (which is unrelated to caffeine) may contribute to canaryseed's antioxidant activity.

Protein and amino acids.

Canaryseed has 9 grams of protein per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance. Analysis of canaryseed protein found proportionately high levels of arginine, tryptophan and phenylalanine. Canaryseed appears to have considerably more arginine than most grains-falling closer to quinoa, amaranth and some legumes-and a low ratio of lysine to arginine.

Iron.

Canaryseed is a good source of iron, providing 3 mg per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance.

Digestion and nutrient absorption.

Many people, notably the Raw Foodists, believe that eating enzyme-rich foods promotes digestion and health. Cooking plant foods destroys many if not most of these enzymes. Since canaryseed grain is soaked and consumed raw, it has these active enzymes in it.

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