| Flax seed oil is not only a rich source of important | | | | eaten to achieve optimum levels of DHA and EPA |
| vitamins and minerals, but also the essential | | | | in the body. |
| omega 3 fatty acids required by the body. Flax | | | | We have learn that the best sources of EPA and |
| seed oil contains alpha linolenic acid (ALA), also | | | | DHA comes from fish oil, in particular a fish |
| known as polyunsaturated omega 3 fatty acid. | | | | known as the Hoki Fish. |
| Flax oil contains almost 55% of ALA, higher than | | | | Heart problems can be prevented with the help of |
| most other families of seed oils, including soybean | | | | flax seed oil by controlling blood pressure and |
| and canola. When omega 3 flax seed oil is | | | | cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats, such as |
| consumed, the ALA is converted into DHA and | | | | omega 3 fats, are known to reduce blood |
| EPA by the body. These fatty acids then become | | | | cholesterol levels by increasing the metabolic |
| active in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, | | | | activity of cells. In addition to that, omega 3 flax |
| cancer, depression, Alzheimer's and many other | | | | seed oil also helps in the prevention of cardiac |
| serious problems. | | | | arrhythmia, in which the heart rate becomes |
| The problem is however, that flax seed is not the | | | | difficult to control. Omega 3 acids are helpful in |
| best source to obtain these fatty acids from. Fish | | | | killing tumor cells, and patients undergoing |
| oil is, the problem with fish is however, is that are | | | | chemotherapy can be treated with omega 3 |
| come from oceans which are largely full of | | | | fatty acids to help reduce the pain and other |
| pollution. One needs to be looking for a pure | | | | effects. |
| natural fish when it comes to selecting fish oil | | | | Flax seed oil has an important role to play in the |
| supplements. | | | | nourishment of the immune system. Alpha linolenic |
| The dietary composition of nearly everyone | | | | acid, present in flax seeds, is essential for |
| among us is seriously deficient in omega 3 fatty | | | | bodybuilders as well. Skin problems like acne, red |
| acids. Because of this reason, all of us must | | | | spots and irritation can be prevented by eating |
| consume nutritional supplements rich in omega 3 | | | | food sources rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Flax |
| flax seed oil. Various diseases can be controlled by | | | | seeds and liquid flax seed oil are available on the |
| omega 3 essential fatty acids, such as coronary | | | | market. Flax seed oil can be consumed by mixing |
| heart disease, cancer, skin problems, problems | | | | it with other food materials, such as fruits and |
| related to digestive system or stomach in | | | | drinks. Alternatively, omega 3 flax seed oil |
| particular, mental illnesses, especially depression | | | | supplements can also be used. Supplements should |
| and stress-related conditions like insomnia and | | | | not be used without first consulting a dietitian to |
| anxiety. Omega 3 flax seed oil can be used as a | | | | know exactly how many pills or capsules should |
| supplement or natural flax seeds can also be | | | | be consumed on a daily basis. |