Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed Oil is an Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) known to help soften skin, increase energy, burn fat, strengthen the immune system, manage diabetes, help prevent autoimmune disease, breast cancer, poor brain development, inflammatory disorders, PMS, heart disease, and skin conditions. Flaxseed oil is a rich source Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA), which is commonly deficient in the American diet. Research indicates that deficiencies of Omega 3s can cause a wide range of common symptoms including dry skin, dandruff, low energy, and a sluggish metabolism. Flaxseed oil is greatly beneficial to mental function, the immune system, and brain development.

Benefits of Flaxseed Oil (Omega-3s)

Helps soften skin, increase energy, burn fat, strengthen the immune system, and manage diabetes.

Helps prevent autoimmune disease, cancer, poor brain development, inflammatory disorders, PMS, heart disease, and skin conditions.

Has been shown to help prevent breast tumors.

Protects against heart disease, autoimmune diseases and skin diseases.[1]

Omega-3s are effective for depression, schizophrenia, and hyperactivity.

Important for cell and organ respiration.[2]

Adds resiliency and lubrication to the tissues and cells.[2]

Size: 120 softgels
Each softgel contains:

Organic Flaxseed Oil (cold pressed) 1,000 mg

Other Ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, water, carob.

Suggested Use˙˙Take 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Store In A Cool, Dry Place. Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

This product does not contain wheat, yeast, dairy, artificial colors or flavors.

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Are there any diseases associated with Omega-3 deficiencies?
Studies show that Omega 3 deficiencies are associated with arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, neuronal degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and complications during pregnancy. There are also links between Omega 3 deficiency and prevention of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders, PMS, and skin conditions.

What are the signs of an Omega-3 deficiency?
Acne, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, constipation, gall stones, hair loss, hyperactivity, multiple sclerosis, diarrhea, and slow growth and wound healing are all sign of an Omega-3 deficiency.

Heart Attacks
Research from the Lyon Heart Study shows that including flaxseed oil in your diet daily can dramatically decrease risk of a heart attack. Other studies show that Omega 3 deficiencies are associated with arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, neuronal degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and complications during pregnancy.

Disease EFAs have been shown to protect against heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases, and many others. Flaxseed oil is the richest source of the EFA Omega-3.[1]

Weight Loss
Human research shows that the main omega 3 fatty acid in flax oil, alpha linolenic acid (ALA), is the first fat depleted during weight loss, yet with low levels of this essential fat, cells cannot remain fluid, detoxify, or optimally continue to burn stored fat. Thus, ALA is critical during weight loss, and can also help sensitize insulin receptors for blood sugar balance.

Agoraphobia and Panic Attacks
It has been suggested that people who get panic attacks may suffer from a deficiency of alpha-linolenic acid, which is found in highest concentrations in flaxseed oil. In one study, 3 out of 4 patients with a history of agoraphobia for ten or more years improved within two to three months after taking flaxseed oil at a dosage of 2 to 6 tbsp. daily, in divided doses. All patients had signs of essential fatty acid deficiency, such as dry skin, dandruff, brittle nails that grow slowly and nerve disorders.[1]

Depression, Hyperactivity, and Schizophrenia
In September 1998, the National Institutes of Health held a workshop to examine preliminary findings indicating that omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective treatment for a wide range of disorders including depression, hyperactivity, and schizophrenia.[3]

1. Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 1998: 255: 424: 75-77.
   
2. Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition, 1992: 67.
   
3. Autism Research Review International, 1999: Vol. 13 No.1.