Flaxseed oil in its freshest form

A Word About Flaxseed Oil
From the book Flax Your Way to Better Health,
by Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD

"flaxseed oil (see> flaxseed oil vs. flaxseed) is a wonderful source of alpha-linolenic acid. However, when you buy flax in the form (oil), this is all you're getting. In other words, flaxseed oil is lacking (see> flaxseed oil vs. flaxseed) in all the other important nutrients that provide so much benefit, particularly fiber, lignans, and protein.

...flaxseed oil comes in two different forms: regular and high-lignan oil. This latter variety struck me as odd when I first began researching flaxseed and flax-based products, since flaxseed oil is, by definition, lacking in lignans. I did some investigating, contacting several companies that produce the "high-lignan" version to check out just what process they use in its manufacture. Unfortunately, I could not verfiy that lignans are somehow added back in to the oil. Therefore, I suffest you be wary when confronting such claims.

And here is one last caveat about flaxseed oil. Because of its chemical composition, flax oil must be kept refridgerated at all times. Even refridgerated, it's got a pretty short shelf life - you have to use it within six to eight weeks after opening the bottle - after that it goes rancid. How do you know if your flaxseed oil has gone bad? You'll get a bitter taste or even a burning sensation on your tongue, and it will start to smell like paint thinner. Unrefridgerated, it spoils much faster, as I discovered during an experiment I did on my own. I left a bottle of flaxseed oil out on my kitchen counter, checking it daily. After just a few days, the odor it gave off had changed dramatically! Not a flavor I wanted to add to my meals, that's for sure!

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Keep in mind that flaxseed oil is expensive. Since it spoils relatively quickly, and since the research show that whole or ground flaxseed has far more beneficial properties, it seems wiser to skip the oil and go straight for the seeds."

"Thanks for answering my questions so promptly. I have gotten a great benefit from taking flaxseed. My skin isn't as dry, I find I have more resistance to colds & other people's germs (I work in an Emergency room).

I have used flax seed oil, but I find I get more benefits from the milled flaxseed. I stir it in different cereals - hot & cold - and they stay with me longer. I will soon be ordering more flax seed."

Thanks again,
Elaine Lueras

Flaxseed and dietary fiber
"Compared to flaxseed oil, flaxseed contains 97% more dietary fiber. Flaxseed, with its 2 to 3 grams of total fiber per tablespoon, is a great source of this necessary substance. Even better, it contains a mixture of both soluble and insoluble fiber. As with fats, the different types of fiber serve different purposes in your body: soluble fiber dissolves in water and has been shown to decrease blood cholesterol levels and to help regulate blood sugar levels; insoluble fiber--what your grandma called "roughage"-- is fiber that is not absorbed by your body. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation, because it increases fecal bulk and reduces transit time as wastes pass through the bowel. About one-third of flaxseed's fiber is soluble, the rest is insoluble. Both provide important health benefits."

from Flax Your Way to Better Health,
by Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD

High in Omega 3
Flaxseed delivers the full benefits of Omega 3, 6 & 9 EFA’s, plus all of the fiber, protein, lignans (an anti-cancer agent), vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are important nutrients for overall good health.

Flaxseed contains flaxseed oil in its very freshest form. Consuming 1/4 cup of Nature’s Gem golden flaxseed provides you with the Omega 3 equivalent of approx. 17 (1000 mg) flax oil capsules. Consuming the entire flaxseed with all of its nutritional components will leave you feeling satisfied for hours.

Cost Savings
There is a considerable savings by grinding your own flaxseed. The cost of 1/4 cup of our Premium golden flaxseed is $0.38 compared to $1.70 (prices vary) for 18 flax oil capsules.

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Nature’s Gem Premium Whole Golden Flaxseed is guaranteed to retain its full freshness for a minimum of 3 years, without becoming rancid or losing any of its food value.

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NOTE: Information presented here does not replace seeking advice from your physician.

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