Flaxseed oil differs from whole and ground flaxseed by being devoid of both fiber and lignans. It is a unique oil in that it is composed of 73% polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), 18% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 9% saturated fatty acids (SFA), making it a low-saturated fat food. Flaxseed oil is richest vegetarian source of the omega 3 (n-3) fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which comprises 55% of the total fatty acids. The percent of fat as ALA in flaxseed oil is 5.5 times higher than the next highest sources, walnuts and canola oil. Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) is the essential Omega 3 fatty acid, which is converted in our body to functional lipid molecules EPA (Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosa Hexaenoic Acid) as and which required.

Health Benefits

• Controls the Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels.
• It helps to improve the response to stress.
• It improves body’s production of energy and also increases Stamina. Excellent nerve toning effect including Brain and Eye function.
• Improves Immunity.
• Helps in maintaining plasticity of cell membranes and thus protects the body against High Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Water Retention, Sticky Platelets and lowered Immune Function.
• Supports better absorption of Calcium and improving Liver function.
• It regulates Cytochrome C oxidase thus helps in giving relief to Arthritis cases.

Applications

Dietary Suppliments

Flaxseed oil powder 50% w/w is particularly suitable for use in multivitamin/ mineral tablets, nutraceutical formulations and ALA-Omega 3 tablets, as well as hard gelatin capsules and sachet formulations due to its excellent bulk density and flow properties. It can be used in direct compression as well with other nutraceutical ingredients.

Stability

The product is stabilized with Ascorbyl palmitate and D-alpha Tocopherol. The stability of flaxseed oil powder 50% w/w is excellent even in the presence of minerals and other vitamins. The product has a high strength and compactability as well. Little or none of the flaxseed oil is expressed during tableting/compression, resulting in good stability of the tablets. 6 Months stability data available.