Organic Flaxseed Oil
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Cytoplan Organic Flaxseed Oil is grown in the UK and gently hand cold pressed in a certified organic facility. The fresh oil of the flaxseed is the richest source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, containing on average 55%. We recommend that vegetarians and vegans also take an algal oil supplement which provides the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. See our product Omega 3 Vegan, product code 1174.
Cytoplan Organic Flaxseed Oil is grown in the UK and gently hand cold pressed in a certified organic facility. The fresh oil of the flaxseed is the richest source of the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, containing on average 55% linolenic acid.
- Cytoplan cold pressed Organic Flaxseed Oil has a rich, deep golden colour with a gentle, pleasant aroma
- Cytoplan flaxseed oil has organic status, which means that it is: free from pesticides and herbicides
- Cytoplan Organic Flaxseed Oil is genuinely cold-pressed, which means that it is unprocessed and that the fatty acid content will remain unharmed in the extraction process (heat damages the delicate essential fatty acids)
- People use flaxseed oil for its omega-3 content. Omega-3 oils are easily damaged by processing. They also degenerate quickly in the presence of oxygen, hence our bottles are flushed out with nitrogen to enhance the stability of the oil
- Cytoplan Organic Flaxseed Oil also contains beta carotene and vitamin E. These vitamins are necessary to stabilise the oil in the bottle
- Flaxseed Oil - average fatty acid values: omega-3 - 58%, omega-6 - 14%, omega-9 - 19%, saturated - 9%
- Cytoplan Organic Flaxseed Oil has been certified organic by the Soil Association
Alpha linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels (the beneficial effect is obtained from a daily intake of 2g of ALA).
Essential fatty acids are needed for normal growth and development of children (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2g of ALA and 10g of LA).
| Active Nutrient | Strength | %NRV* |
| Which Provides: | ||
| Palmitic Acid | 5.6% | * |
| Stearic Acid | 4.0% | * |
| Oleic Acid | 18.5% | * |
| Linoleic Acid | 15.8% | * |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid | 54.1% | * |
| others | max 2% | * |
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+NRV = Nutritional Reference Value * Indicates no NRV | ||
Unrefined cold pressed organic Flaxseed Oil.
1-6 teaspoons (5-30ml) per day or take as directed by a practitioner.
Vegetarians, vegans, and for people with Candida and yeast sensitivities.
If you are on antithrombotic drugs (e.g. Warfarin or Heparin) consult your doctor before taking
None.
Wheat, starch, gluten, yeast, dairy, added sugars, colourings, flavourings & preservatives.
Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 months.
