Viridian 100% Organic Golden Flax Seed Oil

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Viridian 100% Organic Golden Flax Seed Oil

Information: Flax is the common name for a herb of the Linaceae Family. Flax, also known as linseed, used to be one of the major sources of cloth fibre (Linen) until the cotton industry took over. The oil is extracted from organically grown flax seeds using a special cold-pressing process, which minimizes the damaging effects of light, oxygen and heat. Flax may offer double protection against serious health conditions due to its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to block the action of cancer-promoting prostaglandins and may help to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in people with elevated blood lipids. Natural blood thinners, omega-3s may prevent dangerous blood clots, which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Flax's power in the body is tempered by its fragility in liquid form. Keep flax oil refrigerated and use it quickly, as it will rapidly break down and turn rancid.   

• CARDIOVASCULAR TONIC – Flax oil is omega 3 rich (even more potent than fish oils) and so is highly beneficial in keeping all parts of the cardiovascular system maintained and lubricated. Omega 3 oils have been shown in hundreds of studies to lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels.  Flax oil is also effective in decreasing blood pressure, platelet stickiness and in decreasing fibrinogen levels a key marker in atheroslerosis.  Research has found that for every 1 percent increase in alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) content there was a decrease of 5mm Hg in the systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure(Berry and Hirsch 1986).

• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY/ALLERGIC – the omega 3 fatty acids help produce prostaglandin 3 series (PG3), the anti-inflammatory chemicals that work as local hormones in the body.  Numerous clinical studies have shown good results in using Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) in the treatment of many chronic allergic and inflammatory diseases e.g. eczema, psoriasis, lupus and ulcerative colitis.

• ANTI-ARTHRITIC – flax oil provides the key fatty shown to inhibit the inflammatory prostaglandin release in arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis

• METABOLISM ENHANCEMENT – EFA’s have been shown to link with oxygen and enhance electron transport, key activities in energy output within the cell.

• NERVE FUNCTION – EFA’s are required for healthy cell membrane structures, particularly in nerve cells as they are required for the myelin sheath (insulation around the nerve cell).

• BRAIN DEVELOPMENT – In children, EFA’s (DHA specifically) are required for brain development

• SKIN HEALTH – flax oil provides the fatty acids necessary for maintaining healthy and flexible cell membranes as well as exerting anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

• IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT – EFA’s have been found to enhance immune function, speed up the rate of immune reactions, help reestablish population control over intestinal bacteria, and enable improved cellular energy for removing waste materials.  The rich alpha-linolenic acid content of flax oil has demonstrated efficacy in reducing mutagenicity of cells.

• PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE – The omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed oil help support the cardiovascular system and also reduce the negative effect on the immune system caused by intense exercise.

Recommended Intake: 5-15ml daily

Useful links: Flax seed oil links well with l-carnitine, hawthorn, magnesium and Co Q10 in formulating a cardiovascular protective programme