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Flax oil is the richest natural source of an essential nutrient, Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3), that is lacking in most modern diets. Without an adequate intake of Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), the human body is unable to function properly. For example, since 60 percent of the human brain consists of fats, a lack of Omega 3 in a person’s diet can lead to reduced brain function and problems such as depression and poor concentration.
Omega 3 deficiency manifests itself in other areas too: dry, cracked skin, brittle hair and nails, and joint pain are all classic symptoms. Modern diets typically contain insufficient quantities of Omega 3. This is because Omega 3 EFAs are easily damaged by heat, air and light. Since most meals today are heated or processed our food contains too little Omega 3. Supplementing our diet with 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil daily helps correct this Omega 3 deficiency, and alleviates the associated symptoms.
These capsules are organically certified.
| Uses: |
- Generally used as a daily nutritional supplement because of its high concentration of omega 3 essential fatty acids
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| Health Benefits: |
- Flax Seed Oil (20 grams per day) may lower total serum Cholesterol levels by up to 9%. Yamashita, K et al. Comparitive effects of flaxseed and sesame seed on vitamin E and cholesterol levels in rats. Lipids. 38(12):1249-1255, 2003
- Flax Seed Oil may be a useful adjunctive treatment for Obesity. Flax Seed Oil may help the Kidneys to eliminate excess Water and may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate, oxidation rate and production of Energy (due to the Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) content of Flax Seed Oil). In addition the LNA content of Flax Seed Oil may function as an uncoupling agent. Duchane, D. A fat that keeps you lean? Muscle Media. 64:47, 1997
- Flax Seed Oil (ingested orally or applied topically) may alleviate the Pain and Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cleary, E. G., et al . Linseed oil: anti-inflammatory activity when applied transcutaneously to treat experimental and clinical arthritis. Third International Congress on EFA’s and Eicosanoids. Adelaide, Australia. 1992
- Flax Seed Oil may treat some cases of Depression and alleviates Manic Depression. Stoll, A. L., et al. Omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder: a review. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 60:329-337, 1999
- Flax Seed Oil may alleviate Enlarged Prostate and may alleviate some cases of Male Infertility. Rudin, Donald O., MD & Felix, Clara. Omega-3 oils: to Improve Mental Health, Fight Degenerative Diseases, and Extend your life. Avery Publishing Group, Garden City Park, NY, USA. 1996:86.
- Flax Seed oil may improve the condition of many Acne patients, accelerate the healing of Bruises, alleviate most cases of Dry Skin and Eczema and may be helpful for the treatment of Psoriasis. Murry, Michael T. The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements: the essential guide for improving your health naturally. Prima publishing, Rocklin, California, USA. 1996:252
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Fatty Acids Composition:
| Alpha linolenic (Omega 3) |
58.5% |
| Linoleic (Omega 6) |
16.9% |
| Oleic (Omega 9) |
16.8% |
| Stearic |
3.1% |
| Palmitic |
4.6% |
| Other |
0.1% |
| Plant
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Linseed (Linum usitatissimum)
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| Production Method: |
Mechanically pressed
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| Available
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90's, 30's
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Flax Oil
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