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.

Omega-3 fatty acids fall into two major categories: Plant derived (flax seed oil, yielding alpha linolenic acid or ALA) or marine derived (fish oil, yielding both EPA and DHA). The human conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is somewhat slow and can be inhibited by various conditions such as a diet high in linoleic acid (Omega-6), trans-fatty acids such as fast foods and baked goods, alcohol intake, certain health conditions, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies (B3, B6, C, zinc, magnesium).

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. How does one measure the mental function of old age pensioners vs. young age pensioners vs. old age non-pension peeps? Huh? See how that confuses me? Maybe I need another teaspoon of oil..

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.

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 favorable ratio (1:5).

Although the ALA in flax seed oil offers numerous benefits on its own, many of the beneficial effects of ALA in flaxseed oil are due to its metabolic conversion to EPA. However, some studies show that, even under ideal conditions, only 20% of the ALA ingested will be converted to EPA.

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

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.

Tip for cooking with Flax Seed: If you grind 1/4 cup of whole Flaxseed it will equal approximately 1/2 cup of ground Flax.