Organic Flaxseed Oil 100 Capsules

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Flaxseed, also known as linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary fibre, fatty acids and lignans. Its oil is rich in essential fatty acids, Omega-3, 6 and 9, which are important for maintaining optimum health. They have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, hypolipidemic and vasodilatory properties. These beneficial effects have been shown in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Dosage

Take 1-2 capsules daily with meals or as professionally advised.

Ingredients

Organic Flaxseed Oil 1000 mg
Providing:
Alpha-linolenic Acid (Omega 3) 520 mg
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 180 mg
Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 210 mg
The organic, cold-pressed flaxseed oil used in this product is certified by the USDA National Organic Program and ECOCERT SA.

Certified organic cold pressed FLAXSEED OIL 52% ALA

Flaxseed, also known as linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary fibre, fatty acids and lignans. Its oil is rich in essential fatty acids, Omega-3, 6 and 9, which are important for maintaining optimum health. They have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, hypolipidemic and vasodilatory properties. These beneficial effects have been shown in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is found abundantly in flaxseed oil. It desaturates and elongates in the human body to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and by itself may have beneficial effects in health and in the control of chronic diseases.

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