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The Oil of Flaxseed
Flaxseed oil is the richest source of the omega 3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. This fatty acid is considered essential, meaning your body cannot make it but requires it and so must derive all of it from the diet. The average American diet is sorely lacking in this healing fat.
Golden Flaxseed is unique in that 48% of its total fat content is omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for proper infant growth and development, especially important in the formation of a healthy nervous system, and to help keep that nervous system functioning properly.
Flaxseed oil has been shown to be useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, behavioral problems such as attention deficit disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder in adults and children1,2,3. Omega 3 fats are also important in modifying the body’s inflammatory response, making them very helpful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases like allergies, asthma, arthritis and eczema4,5. Studies have shown that omega 3 fats can lower blood pressure, “bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides by as much as 25% and 65%6,7. It’s impact on the number one killer in our country, heart disease, might be it’s most exciting health benefit.
Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a beautiful blue flowered plant grown on the plains of Central Canada and the North Central United States. Medical research has taken great interest in flaxseed. Study after study confirms that the oil and fiber components of the flaxseed are wonderfully health promoting and are curative for many disease states.
We grow, package and ship our flaxseed from Denhoff and Goodrich, North Dakota. We have a unique proprietary cleaning and packaging process that was built especially for us. This process eliminates any contact of the grain with human hands or other sources of biological contamination. We are proud to offer the finest, highest quality Gold Flaxseed available. While others may claim to sell quality flaxseed, ours is by far the cleanest and most healthy seed available.
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