Waihi Bush Flax Fibre - original

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Flax Seed Oil is regulated as a food in New Zealand and Australia. It keeps you healthy and vibrant as part of a balanced diet.
Made from 100% pure cold pressed flax seed oil, flax original is our most widely used product for topping up Omega-3 levels. It tastes great too.

Our Flax seed oil is 61% Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and also contains 17% Omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and 13% monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid.

Research has shown that the majority of western diets are deficient in the Omega-3 essential fatty acids. While our bodies evolved on a diet with a 1:1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6, all researchers have estimated that people on a western type diet consume more than 20 times as much Omega-6 as Omega-3 as processed foods are made with predominately Omega 6 oils. This long-term imbalance in fatty acid intake can result in symptoms of poor health and lack of wellness.

flax original can top up your Omega-3 levels if you are experiencing symptoms of Omega-3 deficiency such as:
Dry skin and hair conditions, soft or brittle nails. The most common symptom is some form of skin problem
Inflammatory conditions - acne, eczema, psoriasis and arthritis
Lowered immunity, slow healing and allergic conditions like asthma
Vision problems and dry eyes
Learning disorders and behavioural changes like ADHD
Mental deterioration, depression, bipolar and mood swings
Weakness, low energy and fatigue
Tingling sensations in arms and legs
Excessive thirst or frequent urination
Slow recovery / sore muscles after excercise
Furthermore, Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have found that the Omega-3 in flax seed oil, alpha linolenic acid showed positive results in these areas:

rotection against arrhythmia, a common cause of sudden cardiac death
Reduction of LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for atherosclerosis
Reduction of inflammation, a risk factor for atherosclerosis
Protection against heart attack and stroke
Possible beneficial effect on high blood pressure
Athletes looking for enhanced performance, endurance and shortened recovery time can find that flax seed oil helps in these areas due to improved oxygen transfer across cell membranes and faster breakdown of lactic acid.