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I add flaxseed powder to things I bake. Does this actually add protein and omega-3s or is it denatured in the process of baking?

I've added it to pizza sauce. The pizza sauce is put on top of the dough, along with other toppings, and everything is baked for 17 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. If it does denature, does it "re-nature"? Is this actually beneficial or a waste of time and money? The goal is to add protein and omega-3s to dishes that normally wouldn't have such nutrients.
gpt
Denaturation of protein is the point of cooking.  You destroy the proteins of bacteria or parasites living in the food you're eating and begin breaking down the bio-polymers (proteins, DNA, starches, etc).  The protein would be broken down during the course of digestion anyway.  The omega-3s are  lipids, so they shouldn't be broken down appreciably by the heat, as long as it's not burnt, and then they can do their thing when you eat them.