FLAXSEED OIL!! What is flaxseed oil? Flaxseed oil is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant, and is one of the richest natural sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It’s a popular and effective nutritional supplement, because of its high concentration of ALA (omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid). Flaxseed oil contains far more omega-3s than most other common seed oils, as well as disease-fighting lignans that come from the flaxseed shell. Did you know? During digestion, the ALAs in flaxseed oil get partly converted into EPA and DHA – the two chief omega-3 fatty acids found in marine oils. Did you know? During digestion, the ALAs in flaxseed oil get partly converted into EPA and DHA – the two chief omega-3 fatty acids found in marine oils. Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil Omega-3s and ALA ALA – is an omega-3 essential fatty acid – one of the vital nutrients our bodies need that cannot be made up from anything else. Unfortunately, foods naturally high in omega-3s (nuts, seeds, and dark leafy greens) feature far less in the modern ‘Western’ diet than they should. Cooking or processing these foods dramatically decreases their benefit as well, which can make getting enough omega-3s a challenge. Taking an omega-3 supplement like flaxseed oil makes it a lot easier to meet the dietary requirements recommended by nutritionists. Did you know? One tablespoon of Credé Flaxseed Oil contains roughly 7,800mg of ALA.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:55:47 +0000
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