Flaxseed Oil

The tiny seeds of the flax plant can mean big omega-3 benefits. Like other vegetable oils, flaxseed oil contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid which the body cannot manufacture. But unlike most oils, it also contains significant amounts of another essential fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA).

Relatively low in omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed may be used to lower the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 oils in the diet. Having a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 affects joint health, cardiovascular health, allergies, immunity, hormone balance, intelligence (IQ), behavior, athletic performance, the nervous system and over a thousand other biological actions.*

Sometimes called linseed oil, flaxseed oil is plant source and may be used as an alternative to fish oil. Also try high lignan flaxseed oil, a great way to get valuable organic plant lignans (phytonutrients) in your daily diet.