Omega Nutrition's organic, cold-pressed Pumpkin Oil adds a rich flavor and deep green color to salads, vegetable and pasta dishes. Pumpkin oil does not have the same fatty acid profile as flax oil and therefore, cannot act as a replacement for flax seed oil, but as a delicious and nutritious addition to food. Pumpkin Oil is high in the EFA omega-6, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure and immune response to injury and infection. Back to top

Flax seeds are high in a fiber called lignans, which have been shown to have estrogen-balancing effects. When plant lignans are digested they convert into a form of lignan used by humans. Lignans are structurally similar to estrogens and can work as estrogen or anti-estrogen within the body. If you have low levels of estrogen in your body, lignans will act as estrogens.

No, Flax Seed Oil has a high essential fatty acid profile and is a cold preparation oil that should be raised to a temperature of no more than 120°F/49°C due to the delicate polyunsaturated fats found in this oil. You can add it to your food after cooking, as well as, include it in cold preparation dressings.

The first time you open your jar of Pumpkin Seed Butter you will notice a layer of oil on top of a thick layer. Once you mix these two layers together and refrigerate the product you will not have to mix it again. The Pumpkin Seed Butter divides into two layers, as would all-natural peanut butter, because there is no additives like hydrogenated oils (trans-fatty acids) to keep these two layers together thus providing you with an all-natural product free of trans-fatty acids.

Yes. Flax is only part of what your body needs, and alone can cause an imbalance. YES™ EFAs contain organic flax, plus the other essential oils to ensure you get the ideal balance of parent omega 6 and 3. There is no other EFA supplement like it on the market. Also, YES™ EFAs are FAR superior to fish oil in purity and effectiveness. It's not all fats that are harmful, but the adulterated, damaged fats, or fat substitutes you need to avoid.

Seeds from the Flax plant, native to Eurasia, are crushed to make Flax Seed Oil, often named Linseed Oil.

In order to prevent a deficiency of Essential Fatty Acids 1-2 teaspoons of Flax Seed Oil should be taken. For Mass and Bodybuilding there is increasing evidence that low fat diets relate to low levels of Testosterone. It is suggested that 1-3 Tablespoons is the optimal range for bodybuilding. DURHAM, N.C.--A low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, researchers from Duke University Medical Center report in the July issue of Urology.

Usually only good ones! The initial effects may include softer skin, healthier hair and increased energy levels. As with anything, problems can occur when something is taken in excess. (See how to incorporate Essential Oils into your diet below). Taking too much flaxseed oil can overload the liver with fats. The liver is responsible for breaking down and restructuring nutrients and excess fats can hinder the liver's filtering process.

The cold-pressed omegaflo® process yields 37% oil from the flax seed, which is equivalent to 3.7 pounds of Flax Seed Oil yielded from every ten pounds of flax seeds.

Yes. There are many other flavorful alternatives to olive oil that are high in monounsaturated fats. All Loriva Culinary Oils contain less than 20 percent saturated fat. Back to Top

The (3:1) ratio of the Essential Fatty Acids, three parts Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) to one part Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) in Hemp seed oil is favorable for the human diet because it matches the nutritional requirements of our bodies. Too much of one will cause a deficiency of the other. Flax oil, despite its higher Omega 3 content, has a less favourable ratio (1:5). Long-term exclusive use of flax oil can lead to a deficiency of Omega 6.

The answer is quite simple. In this day of processed foods, by grinding your own Golden Flax Seed from Stevens' Sales, LLC you know exactly what you are consuming. Our Real Cold Milled Flax has a non-refrigerated shelf life on 20 months. RCM Flax? is truly a cold milled product and process. The flax enters the RCM process at room temperature, is milled at room temperature and exits at room temperature.