We promote the whole flax seed because the whole seed offers more nutrition. Lignans and dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble) are not present in flax oil. Yet, in the seed, these are found in generous quantities. Flax oil is very unstable and prone to oxidation. Our flax seed is stabilized before it's ground to give it a six-month plus shelf life.

Flax oil is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, but flax oil lacks the fiber content and lignans that ground flax seeds provides. Also, over time oil becomes rancid from exposure to heat, light, and air, making lit less self-stable than whole flax seeds. The following collections of frequently asked questions (FAQ) provide brief answers to many common questions about Neutrceuticals and Supplements for both humans and companion animals and on Pet Food.

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.

Flax is very high in the omega-3 fat ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). This is the "essential" omega-3 fat because our bodies need it to be healthy. However, because our bodies don't produce it, we must consume it from other sources, like flax. Other omega-3 fats, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), found in fatty fish, are vital for health, but not "essential," because our bodies can make them from ALA.

Omega Nutrition uses both brown and golden organic flax seeds. The color of seed varies depending on climate conditions and variety of seeds. The fatty acid profile of flax seed crops can vary by 1-2 percentage points depending on weather conditions, breed of seed and soil conditions. We test each crop of flax seed to ensure an average of 54% Omega-3 and 15% Omega-6 essential fatty acid in each bottle of flax oil that we produce.

The advantage of eating flax seed over flax oil is that flaxseed is a complete food providing you with the benefits of Omega3, 6 & 9 EFA's, fiber, protein, plant lignans, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Flax oil, expelled from the flax seed, contains the EFA's but not the fiber, protein and plant lignans (an anti-cancer agent). Flaxseed contains approximately 40% oil.

It is necessary to take flax seed oil daily because Omega Nutrition's cold-pressed flax seed oil delivers Omega-3 and Omega-6, which the human body cannot synthesize. We use about 20 fatty acids to maintain normal function. Our bodies can synthesize all but two, Omega-3 and Omega-6. They must be obtained in proper balance through foods or supplements, which the modern diet does not typically provide. A deficiency in either leads to poor health.

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.

Yes, the champ will grind seeds and nuts into powder. You may want to add additional oil to the powder to get a buttery consistency.

There is not much difference between Brown and Golden Flaxseed other than Golden Flax Seed has more of a nutty taste. Nutritionally they are very similar. Our Natural Golden Flax and Roasted Golden Flax have the same nutritional value.

ldquo;Flax” refers to the plant and the fibers (flax plant, flax seeds, flax yarn), whereas “Linen” applies to products made from flax (linen fabrics, linen clothing, linen tablecloths etc.)

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.

Flaxseed oil is fragile and needs to be handled properly. An unopened and frozen bottle of flaxoil should last for a year or so. After it is opened and kept frozen it still should last for several months. If it is only kept in the refrigerator, the shelf life before rancidity would be less than that... perhaps about half and possibly more than half. I have not tried it as I always keep mine in the freezer. The biggest problem in causing quick rancidity is light.