Description

Health from the Sun’s Omega-3 Flax Oil is a pure GM-free, herbicide and pesticide-free flax oil, high in healthful omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs). Flaxseed contains the omega 3 essential fatty acid known as ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). ALA is a precursor to beneficial prostaglandins (hormone-like regulatory compounds) that are involved in vital body functions

Omega 3s offer important benefits including heart health, healthy mental function, anti-inflammatory effects, hormonal regulation, joint health, healthy skin and weight management. Many people are deficient in essential fatty acids because the body can’t make them from other substances and they must be supplied by the diet. Therefore, supplementation with flax oil may have important nutritional benefits.

Proponents of genetically modified (GM) foods claim that the genetic manipulation of plants creates stronger, pesticide-resistant crops and improved nutritional contents. However, critics argue that GM plants will alter the earth’s complex ecological balance, causing irreversible harm to the ecosystem and human health. Health from the Sun’s Omega-3 Flax Oil is extracted from GM-free flax seeds grown in western Canada.

Pros

Omega-3 Flax Oil is expeller-pressed from GM-free flax seeds without chemical solvents. It is certified by the Saskatchewan Research Council and contains no heavy metals or PCBs. Omega 3 Flax Oil is certified organic by OCIA (the most widely recognized certifying agency). It is packaged in a specially produced, recyclable, nitrogen-flushed bottle to protect it from oxygen and light. Each bottle offers a shelf-life of one year.

The nutrients in Omega-3 Flax Oil have the following benefits:

• Organic, GM-free, herbicide and pesticide-free flax oil
• Lowers the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, inflammation, obesity and other chronic diseases
• Beneficial hormonal actions in women
• Longer shelf-life of one year

Cons

With high doses of flaxseed oil, certain people may experience abdominal discomfort or mild diarrhea.

Flaxseed should not be taken at least 14 days prior to any type of surgery.

People with hemophilia, bowel obstruction, narrowing of the digestive tract, or inflammation of the stomach or intestines should not take flaxseed.
Pregnant or lactating women and children should consult a physician before taking Liquid Gold Flax Oil.
Be aware that some drugs and supplements may interact with the nutrients in Omega-3 Flax Oil including:
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Aspirin
• Warfarin
• Bile acid sequestrants
• Orlistat
• Olestra containing products
• Chitosan
• Mineral oil
• Fish oils
• Garlic
• Ginkgo

Is It For You?

However, people with hemophilia, bowel obstruction, narrowing of the digestive tract, or inflammation of the stomach or intestines should not take flaxseed. Pregnant or lactating women and children should consult a physician before taking Omega-3 Flax Oil.

Dosage and Directions

One tablespoon daily with food or as directed by your health care practitioner. May be taken by the spoonful or added to salad dressings, dips, yogurt, hot cereal, blender drinker and other foods.