Waihi Bush Flaxseed Oil connoisseurs take 1 to 2 tablespoons straight from the spoon, although it is recommended to mix with other foods. Enrich cottage cheese, yoghurt, smoothies, sauces, dressings, salads and vegetables with Flax seed oil. This product is not for cooking with. Waihi Bush Flaxseed Oil can be frozen.
Storage. Once open ALWAYS refrigerate and use within 5 weeks. Before opening, it has a 13 month shelflife and doesn’t need to be stored in the fridge, so long as it is stored below 20 degrees C.
Waihi Bush Flaxseed Oil is made from 100% pure cold pressed flax seed oil, flax original is widely used for topping up Omega-3 levels. It tastes great too.
Flax seed oil is approximately 60% Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and also contains the Omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and the monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid. Research has shown that the majority of western diets are deficient in the Omega-3 essential fatty acids. 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: Protection 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 The anti-inflammatory properties of flax seed oil hold promise for cancer prevention and tumour reduction.
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 increased breakdown of lactic acid.