Flaxseed Oil – Omega 3

Ingredients: flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum).

Flaxseed oil, derived from flax seeds, is extracted by cold pressing without the use of solvents. It is rich in Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid), and also contains Omega 6 (linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (oleic acid). Its main components are: palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and arachidic acid. Flaxseed oil is a source of Omega 3.

It has cholesterol-lowering effects and a positive impact on blood pressure, contributing to the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. It possesses anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and lipolytic properties. Additionally, it has antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and antitumor features, and is particularly effective in regulating intestinal transit. Externally, it contains vitamin E, has soothing and healing actions, and can be used for the treatment of skin ulcers, burns, eczema, abscesses, or boils.

Consumption can be done both within foods and for therapeutic purposes.

Key features:

• Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
• Beneficial effects on the digestive system.
• Contributes to cholesterol reduction.
• Also has beneficial properties for external use, such as for burns and eczema.

Contraindications: The consumption of flax seeds or flaxseed oil is not recommended for individuals with gastrointestinal obstruction, esophageal stricture, Crohn's disease, and should also be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.