Flax Seed Oil Information
What is Flax Seed Oil?
Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. The oil is also known as Linseed Oil. It is used extensively in many health products and by itself because it is known to contain substances that are effective in promoting good health. The oil is also considered to be one of nature’s richest source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, potassium, lecithin, protein magnesium, B vitamins, fiber, and zinc. The omega-3 fatty acids that’s contained in the oil is known to contain 50% more than that contained in fish oil. This is great for people who do not enjoy the fishy after taste of fish oil.
Omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits in the body. It contains another acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is mostly found in flaxseed oil and other vegetable oils.
It has been shown that these fatty acids can reduce inflammation while also preventing conditions such as heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis. These essential fatty acids appear to be particularly important for cognitive and behavioral function as well as normal growth and development.
Aside from being rich in ALA, the flax seed oil also contains a group of chemicals lignans. Lignans have been shown to be effective in treating cancer and other debilitating health conditions.
Aside from being rich in ALA, the flax seed oil also contains a group of chemicals lignans. Lignans have been shown to be effective in treating cancer and other debilitating health conditions. Lignans are valuable phytoestrogens known to assist in maintaining normal estrogen levels.
Flax seed oil is created with an exclusive cold press process to yield a pure product that is free of solvents like alcohol, hexane and organic chlorines.
Uses of Flax Seed Oil?
Research has shown that flaxseed oil and other types of omega-3 fatty acids can be very helpful when it comes to the treatment of health conditions. Flaxseed oil is known to be very effective in fighting heart disease but it also has other uses in conditions listed below:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol or triglycerides
- Prostate Cancer
- Burns
- Acne.
- Asthma
- Premenstrual Syndrome Pain
- Certain infections and treating a variety of conditions including ulcers, migraine headaches, preterm labor, emphysema, psoriasis, glaucoma, Lyme disease, lupus, and panic attacks.
How Much Flax Seed Oil Should I Take Daily?
If you plan on taking flax seed oil, then the recommended daily dose is around 1000 mg which can be taken between 1-3 times daily. You can also add flax seeds into your daily diet and research has shown that some one can eat up to 30 grams of flax seeds and have no adverse side effects.
Flax seed oil takes a bit of time to be absorbed into the body before the full beneficial effects begin, ranging anywhere from a few days to as many as six weeks, depending on your overall well-being.
What Do I Look or When Buying Flax Seed Oil?
It's important to buy high-quality flax seed oil as it is prone to rancidity. If exposed to oxygen and light then it can breakdown the fatty acids that is contained in the oil. If you are planning on buying flax seed oil or capsules, you should purchase ones that are contained in amber-brown bottles. These bottles are able to resist oxygen and light. You should also refrigerate your flax seed oil to help extend its life.