Flax Seed Oil (Pot of 90 soft gel capsules)
Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil, is a major source of the omega 3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
Suitable For
No Gluten Containing Ingredients
No Nut Containing Ingredients
Flax Seed Oil
Please note: the label on Flax Seed Oil has been updated (Dec 2023) to no longer include caramel colouring. All other ingredients remain the same, including the flax seed content per capsule. Please see our label updates page for further information on this and other product updates.
Metabolics Flax Seed Oil is obtained from organically grown crushed flax seeds. Flax seed oil is a naturally rich source of the Omega 3 fatty acid, ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid).
Alpha Linolenic Acid contributes to the maintainance of normal blood cholesterol levels, the beneficial effect being obtained with a daily intake of 2gm of ALA.
Human conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is slow. About 15% ALA converts to EPA and 5% to DHA. Also a deficiency of any of the vitamin and mineral cofactors, that is B3, B6, Zinc and Magnesium that are required by Elongase and Delta 6 desaturase enzymes may inhibit conversion to EPA and DHA. Loss of Delta 6 desaturase activity occurs during aging and EPA and DHA are taken up more rapidly into cell membranes from fish oil sources.
However Flax Seed Oil provides a high source of ALA as an alternative to fish oil.
Not suitable for vegetarians.
Supplement Facts
Each capsule contains:
%NRV*
Flax Seed Oil
1000 mg
†
† Nutrient Reference Value (NRV*) not established
Ingredients
Flax Seed Oil, Capsule Shell: Gelatin (Bovine), Glycerine, Purified Water.
Directions / Dosage
Liquid
Warning
Storage
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