flax original, flax original capsules
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What is it?
Flax Seed Oil is regulated as a food in New Zealand and Australia. It keeps you healthy and vibrant as part of a balanced diet.
Made from 100% pure cold pressed flax seed oil, flax original is our most widely used product for topping up Omega-3 levels. It tastes great too.
Flax seed oil is approximately 60% Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and also contains the Omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and the monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid.
Research has shown that the majority of western diets are deficient in the Omega-3 essential fatty acids. While our bodies evolved on a diet with a 1:1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6, some researchers have estimated that many people consume more than 20 times as much Omega-6 as Omega-3. Long-term imbalance in fatty acid intake results in symptoms of sub-optimal health.
Why use it?
flax original can top up your Omega-3 levels if you are experiencing symptoms of Omega-3 deficiency such as:
- Dry skin and hair conditions, soft or brittle nails. The most common symptom is some form of skin problem
- Inflammatory conditions - acne, eczema, psoriasis and arthritis
- Lowered immunity, slow healing and allergic conditions like asthma
- Vision problems and dry eyes
- Learning disorders and behavioural changes like ADD/ADHD
- Mental deterioration, depression and mood swings
- Weakness, low energy and fatigue
- Tingling sensations in arms and legs
- Excessive thirst or frequent urination
Furthermore, Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have found that the Omega-3 in flax seed oil, alpha linolenic acid showed positive results in these areas:
- Protection against arrhythmia, a common cause of sudden cardiac death
- Reduction of LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for atherosclerosis
- Reduction of inflammation, a risk factor for atherosclerosis
- Protection against heart attack and stroke
- Possible beneficial effect on high blood pressure
The anti-inflammatory properties of flax seed oil hold promise for cancer prevention and tumour reduction.
Athletes looking for enhanced performance, endurance and shortened recovery time can find that flax seed oil helps in these areas due to improved oxygen transfer across cell membranes and increased breakdown of lactic acid. For your convenience, flax original is available in both liquid oil and capsule form.
Description
flax original is pressed from certified organic flax seed, Linum usitatissimum (Linseed). The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined and contains no toxic substances or cholesterol. It is cold pressed in the absence of light, air and reactive metals and packaged in black HDPE plastic under an inert gas blanket to further protect it against light and oxygen.
flax original is available in 250ml and 500ml bottles, identifiable by green & silver FSANZ compliant labels.
Nutrition Information
| Quantity per 100g | |
| Energy | 3660kJ (875kcal) |
| Protein | 0g |
| Fat, total | 100g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g |
| Trans fatty acid | 0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 78g |
| Omega-3 | 61g |
| Alpha linolenic acid | 61g |
| Omega-6 | 17g |
| Linoleic acid | 17g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g |
| Omega-9 | 14g |
| Oleic acid | 14g |
| Carbohydrate, total | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 2mg |
| Vitamin E (total tocopherols) | 9.4mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents) | 2.5mg |
Data is from Crop & Food, Cawthron and AgriQuality
flax original capsules
A functional food in a capsule
Description
flax original capsules are pressed from certified organic flax seed, Linum usitatissimum (Linseed). The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined, and contains no toxic substances or cholesterol. It is cold pressed in the absence of light, air and reactive metals and packaged in black HDPE plastic under an inert gas blanket to further protect it against light and oxygen.
flax original capsules are available in 125 and 250 capsule bottles, identifiable by green & silver FSANZ compliant labels.
Nutrition Information
| Quantity per 1000mg capsule | |
| Energy | 36.6kJ (8.8 kcal) |
| Protein | 0g |
| Fat, total | 1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.08g |
| Trans fatty acid | 0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.78g |
| Omega-3 | 0.61g |
| Alpha linolenic acid | 0.61g |
| Omega-6 | 0.17g |
| Linoleic acid | 0.17g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.14g |
| Omega-9 | 0.14g |
| Oleic acid | 0.14g |
| Carbohydrate, total | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 0.02mg |
| Vitamin E (total tocopherols) | 0.09mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents) | 0.03mg |
Data is from Crop & Food, Cawthron and AgriQuality
Capsule Ingredients
| Quantity per 1000mg capsule | |
| Gelatine | 258.3mg |
| Glycerine | 107.6mg |
| D-Sorbitol | 5.6mg |
| Ethyl Vanilin | 0.7mg |
| Caramel Powder | 15.5mg |
| Water | 38.4mg |