Melrose Flaxseed Oil
The seeds and oil of the flax plant contain substances which promote good
health. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an
essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease. ALA
belongs to a group of substances called omega-3 fatty acids.
Eating the right fats is now essential for optimum health, and we now know that
Flaxseed oil is good for the heart because it is the richest source of alpha-linolenic
acid. For these reasons, healthy fat is every bit as important as protein,
minerals and vitamins.
Everyone can enjoy the benefits of Flaxseed oil.
The adult daily usage is 2 teaspoons (1 dessertspoon or 10ml)
The usage for children is:
- Age 6 months to 2 years - 1 teaspoon every other day
- Age 2 years to 5 years - 1 teaspoon daily
- Age 6 years to 12 years - 1 teaspoon daily
- Age 13 years and older - 2 teaspoons daily
For pregnant and nursing mothers 1 to 3 teaspoons of Flaxseed Oil can be taken
at any time of the day. It can be added to breakfast cereal (before adding the
milk), make a smoothie, add to salads or taken off the spoon. As Flaxseed Oil is
intended to be taken regularly, breakfast is the ideal time. Melrose Flaxseed
Oil has a pleasant nutty buttery taste, so it won't take too much convincing for
the children to take it.
Fat or oil intake should not exceed 30% of total kilojoules (calories) per day.
When taking Flaxseed Oil, you should be mindful of reducing other fats so total
fat is not increased overall.
Health Benefits:
# Lowered blood cholesterol levels
# Lowered high blood pressure
# Increased energy, vitality, and stamina
# Increased sense of calmness under stress
# Reduced threat of blood clots
# Protection against cancers, particularly hormone sensitive cancers such as
breast and prostate
# Better regulation of blood sugar levels
# Eases inflammatory tissue conditions, including arthritis
# Alleviation of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis
# Enhanced immune system
# Increased metabolic rate with a positive impact on weight management
Storage
Omega-3 oils such as Flax and Fish oil maintain their freshness longer when kept
at a low temperature. If stored over a long period it is safe to store in the
freezer.
It is packaged in opaque containers as light, especially blue fluorescent light,
is very damaging to Omega-3 oils such as Flax and fish oils as it initiates
photon oxidation. Light is reported to be more damaging than heat.
Unopened and refrigerated, Flaxseed Oil has a 12 month lifetime. After opening,
keep refrigerated and use within 8 - 10 weeks.
Special Production Methods
Omega-3 rich oils such as Flaxseed need to be produced in the absence of air and
light and at a temperature as low as 35°C in order to reduce the potential to
oxidise.
The new special OmegaCare process is especially designed to provide protection
from oxidation of Flaxseed oil. This new process ensures that all products have
undergone the following stages:
- Seed cleaning to remove broken seeds and dust from the harvest.
- Pressing at 35°C under nitrogen (in the absence of air and light).
- Sediment settling whilst under refrigeration.
- Simple filtration through a plate and frame filter.
- Bottling in nitrogen flushed bottles.
- Refrigerated storage and transport.
Organic
Wherever possible it is important to buy certified organic oils. Melrose oils
are certified organic by ACO (Australian Certified Organic). Oils that are
titled 'Chemical Free', have been tested for pesticides, fungicides and
weedicides by NATA approved laboratories and found to be below the level of
detection. For example, rish oils are contaminated by the 'run off' from land
into the oceans. Fish oils can never receive organic certification. On the other
hand, land crops with organic certification overcome the risk associated with
the ingestion of these contaminants.
Natural Vitamin E
It is frequently reported that additional Vitamin E should also be taken when
consuming Omega-3 fatty acids on the basis that the Omega-3 fats are prone to
oxidation with the consequent development of free radicals. Melrose Vitamin E is
a 'mixed tocopherol anti-oxidant', predominently 'gamma tocopherol.'
Natural Vitamin E, produced from Soy, Corn or Sunflower oil, is composed of a
mixture of tocopherols: gamma, alpha, delta and beta. Researchers initially
believed that the alpha form was the more effective anti-oxidant and
manufacturers converted the mixture to alpha, but results of trials have been
disappointing. It is now widely believed that the natural form of mixed
tocopherols with gamma predominating offers a superior choice.
Weight
Re-arranging the type of fats consumed by reducing Omega-6 and increasing
Omega-3 does not increase weight.
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