Flaxseed Oil

Flax contains the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, fibre & lignans. Many health professionals prescribe these and other nutrients for better health.

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: Australia
Victoria; Melrose Health; Manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and exporter of Australia's leading organic oil products (inc flaxseed & fish)… View details; Tel: +61 3 9874 7800; (Health Care > Multi-Product Suppliers > Manufacturers, Wholesalers & Retailers)

: United States
California; Jarrow Formulas; Lipid fatty acids including EPA-DHA balance, organic hi-lignan flaxseed oil, completely unrefined with no trans fatty acids (TFAs).; Tel: +1 800 726 0886; Web: Visit website

: Canada
British Columbia; Omega Nutrition; Unrefined, certified-organic flax seed oil, grown without pesticides or artificial fertilisers, processed at low temperatures.; Tel: +1 604 253 4677; Web: Visit website

: New Zealand
Auckland; Omega Trio; Flax Seed Oil (100% organic) - One of the richest known sources of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - a vital part of the omega-3 family.; Tel: +64 9 416 9332; Web: Visit website

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About Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease. ALA belongs to a group of substances called omega-3 fatty acids.

Good health requires the right ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the diet. The ideal ratio is around 1:2. The average western diet is closer to 1:20 to 1:50, with far too much omega-6. The ratio present in Flaxseed oil is about 4:1.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Flaxseed oil is good for the heart because it is the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed itself (ground or whole) also contains lignans, which may have antioxidant actions,and may help protect against certain cancers.

Lignans

Flaxseed is also one of the richest plant sources of lignans, providing up to 800 times more lignans than most other foods in a vegetarian diet. Lignans are phytoestrogens - compounds that have been shown in laboratory studies of animals to help protect against certain kinds of cancer (particularly cancers of the breast and colon) by blocking tumour formation.