Flax original

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 Contains:

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

Flax original

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