MAX FLAX OIL is an excellent source of vegetarian omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 fatty acid, along with the vital flax lignans. Diets rich in these fatty acids and lignans are associated with abundant health and energy. • Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, L.). Flaxseed oil contains the two essential fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6), along with oleic acid (omega-9).
• Flaxseed oil is nature’s richest source of the vegetarian omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.
• Alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, is essential for humans. Alpha-linolenic acid is an integral component of all cell membranes and plays a vital role in many cellular and metabolic processes.
• Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, is an essential fatty acid for humans and an integral component of cell membranes and necessary for good health.
• Oleic acid is a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and nonessential for humans and has proven cardiovascular and overall health benefits.
• Flaxseed is the richest source of lignans. Flax lignans contain secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG) which research has shown to be powerful antioxidants and support cardiovascular and hormonal health.
• Vegan source of omega-3 essential fatty acids.
• Cold-pressed daily for freshness.
• Pure, unrefined, unfiltered, and unbleached.
• Sugar free.