Flax Oil 1,000mg - 250 Softgels - Now
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- Calories
- 24
- Calories from Fat
- 3g
- Total Fat
- <0.5g
- Saturated Fat
- 2.0g
- Polyunsaturated
- 0.5g
- Monounsaturated
- 24IU
- Vitamin A (100% as beta-carotene)
- 1.5g
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- 3.0g
- Organic Flax Seed Oil
- 342mg
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linoleic Acid)
- 366mg
- Omega-9 Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid)
Gelatin, Glycerin, Water and Carob
Format
Softgels
250 Softgels
Dosage
As an herbaldietary supplement, take 3 soft gels 2 to 3 times daily, preferably with meals
Important Information
Contains no sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, milk, soy, artificial colours.
- Certified Organic Flaxseed oil.
- Good Source of Essential Fatty Acids, especially Omega-3
- Supports overall health and well-being
- Promotes healthy hair and skin
- Convenient capsule form
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Flax Oilis a rich, balanced source of essential fatty acids. These beneficial fats play important roles in human health. This Flax Seed Oil has been specially pressed to be as close to the original oil in the seed as possible. Extreme care has been taken in bringing this product to the market in the softgel form, which hemetically seals the oil and protects it from oxidation and contamination. No preservatives, additives, bleaches or fillers are used in this oil.
Flaxseeds are in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega 3 essential fatty acid. "Essential" means that the body does not produce the fatty acids on its own and therefore they must be taken in through the diet. Most North American and Western diets are very low in Omega-3 and extremely high in Omega-6. The ALA in flaxseed oil helps maintain cholesterol levels because healthy fats build HDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is responsible for moving fat, from storage or plaques, into the liver where processing and excretion of fat occurs. By decreasing fatty buildup on arteries it helps to regulate blood pressure. It also provides valuable support for immune system function because many immune cells use omega 3 fats in their cell membrane. Having a properly functioning membrane allows the cells to do things like release packets of chemicals when they come in contact with foreign invaders. Since healthy fats play a large role in hormone formation, ALA can thus help optimize hormone levels and strengthen male fertility. Studies show that ALA is an anti-inflammatory compound that is beneficial for the treatment of arthritis.
Why are they Essential?
Omega-3s (and omega-6s) are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. However, the body cannot make them on its own. For this reason, omega-3s must be obtained from food, thus making outside sources of these fats "essential."
Although the body needs both omega-3s and omega-6s to thrive, most people consume far more 6s than 3s. Hardly a day goes by, however, without reports of another health benefit associated with omega-3s. For this reason, many experts recommend consuming a better balance these two EFAs.
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