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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Do you stand behind your products?
A - Absolutely! We provide customers a 90-day money back guarantee.
If you are unsatisfied with our products for any reason, you have 90
days from the date of purchase to return the unused portion of the product
to us for a full refund of the product's purchase price.
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- What is flaxseed oil?
A - Flaxseed
oil is the world's richest source of linolenic acid, weighing in at
about 50 to 60 percent. It is also rich in linoleic acid. Both of these
are known as essential fatty acids, or Omega-3 and Omega-6. Much has
been written in recent years about the importance of getting enough
essential fatty acids in our diets. Thanks to our country's love of
processed foods, margarine, and dairy and meat, most of us get plenty
of the "bad" guys, like saturated and hydrogenated fats and
oils. What we are sorely lacking in is the essential fatty acids that
can be so conducive to our good health. Flaxseed oil, made from pressing
organic flaxseeds, is a fantastic source of the fats our bodies so desperately
need, but cannot make on our own.
The essential fatty
acids found in flaxseed oil do several important jobs in our bodies.
For example, they help increase our energy production, improve our metabolism,
and up the rate at which oxygen is used. They are also needed for healthy
brain development, and as we grow older, essential fatty acids are necessary
for our brains to function properly. Essential fatty acids also go to
work in our bodies helping cholesterol and triglycerides move about
and get processed properly. In fact, several clinical studies have shown
that oils like flaxseed, which are high in essential fatty acids, can
have a positive effect on lowering cholesterol levels by as much as
25 percent and high triglycerides by 65 percent.
Essential fatty
acids also help our bodies make prostaglandins, which are similar to
hormones. Prostaglandins are in charge of a variety of tasks in our
bodies, so having enough of them is vital to our health. Among other
things, prostaglandins help with muscle tone, our immune systems, and
the rate at which sodium is excreted though our kidneys. Clearly, essential
fatty acids are just that-essential!
Q - Why should
I take flaxseed oil?
A - There
is a long list of reasons why everyone should be taking flaxseed oil.
Basically, the state of both our diets and our health is in serious
decline. We eat far too much processed, sweet, and fatty foods that
may very well be delicious in flavor but nasty in terms of their negative
effect on our health. Additionally, very few of us get enough essential
fatty acids. It has been estimated that only 20 percent of us get enough
of these vital nutrients.
We have also seen
an alarming increase in many very serious health conditions in our country.
Cancer and heart disease are on the rise, as are other conditions like
depression and other mental health issues. Many researchers have begun
to make the connection between low amounts of essential fatty acids
and these serious health problems. In fact, in his book "Omega-3
Oils, A Practical Guide", Donald Rudin, M.D., theorizes that
essential fatty acid deficiency will eventually be tied into all of
our current health conditions much in the same way the scientists of
long ago finally realized that all of the symptoms of scurvy could be
attributed to super low levels of vitamin C.
There are many
signs that you may be suffering from a deficiency of essential fatty
acids. These include dry skin, depression, lack of motivation, high
blood pressure, constipation, and forgetfulness. On the flip side, once
people start supplementing with flaxseed oil, they usually find that
their health begins to improve, often after only a few days. In addition
to the symptoms listed above, adding flaxseed oil to the diet has been
shown to help with cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.
Q - When should
I take flaxseed oil?
A- Flaxseed
oil may be taken at any time of the day. Some people who are taking
2 or more tablespoons of flaxseed oil daily prefer to split their dosage-say
one tablespoon in the morning and one at night. But in general, it does
not matter when you take flaxseed oil. Its health benefits do not know
how to tell time, so go ahead and take it whenever it is convenient
for you. It is important to note, however, that many people experience
a rise in energy after taking flaxseed oil, so for some, taking it in
the morning makes sense. That way, you should get a nice boost of energy
to get you through your day, as opposed to having to flip around the
channels at 2 a.m. to catch the late late movie because you are feeling
too peppy to go to sleep!
Q - How should
I take flaxseed oil?
A - Flaxseed
oil is available in either liquid or capsule form. How you choose to
take it is really up to you. Flaxseed oil is usually described as having
a mild, nutty taste, and most people find it to be quite palatable,
but the capsules have a lot of things going for them as well. For example,
they are much easier to take on business trips or vacations, and their
shelf life is much longer than the liquid flaxseed oil. Many people
end up buying both the liquid and the capsules. In either case, flaxseed
oil should be mixed with a sulfur-containing protein for maximum effect.
Dr. Johanna Budwig, one of the world's premier cancer researchers, discovered
that flaxseed oil becomes water-soluble when mixed with a sulfurated
protein like cottage cheese or yogurt. This causes the oil to become
highly assimilated into the body, getting into even the smallest of
capillaries. Dr. Budwig had remarkable success in her research on flaxseed
oil and its effect on cancer patients. So, no matter what form of flaxseed
oil you try, you should always combine it with a sulfur-containing protein,
either mixed with the liquid or eaten in conjunction with taking the
capsules. In addition, many people have found it makes a tasty salad
dressing when mixed with vinegar and herbs. Also, some folks have added
it to hot or cold cereal, and even salsa or other condiments. One word
of caution: since flaxseed oil is fairly unstable due to its high levels
of essential fatty acids, you should not cook with it. If you have to
sauté or fry something, it is best to leave that job to your
trusty bottle of olive oil.
Q -Who should
take flaxseed oil?
A - Really, just
about anyone can benefit from taking flaxseed oil. It has shown itself
to be a highly tolerated supplement, and side effects are extremely
rare. If you are showing any of the signs of essential fatty acid deficiency,
it would be worth giving it a try. Or, if you have a serious health
condition that has been shown to improve though essential fatty acid
supplementation, it would also make sense to add flaxseed oil to your
daily routine.
Q
- What is the difference between C-Leinosan flaxseed oil and High-Lignan
flaxseed oil?
A - When flaxseed
is processed into oil, the fibrous hulls are squeezed out of the seeds.
Usually the oil is then strained, and the excess fiber, called lignans,
discarded. However, it has now been found that this formerly cast-away
fiber is actually treasure, at least as far as your health is concerned.
Overwhelming evidence suggests that a special plant fiber found in flaxseed
called lignan can give you added ammunition in the fight against cancer,
heart disease and other degenerative diseases. Lignans are active polysaccharides
(a special type of carbohydrate) that make up the cell walls of plants.
Flaxseed contains 100 to 400 times more lignans than any other known
seed. A phytochemical-like constituent, lignans have been shown in studies
to assist in preventing colon and breast cancers by helping to normalize
hormone metabolism. Lignans have also been found to help relieve some
of the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. While regular flaxseed
oil can be of great benefit to those who take it, flaxseed oil with
lignans may be an ever better choice, especially for menopausal women
or those at high risk for cancer.
Q - What are omega-3 and omega-6 oils?
A - Omega-3
and omega-6 oils are the two principal types of essential fatty acids,
which are unsaturated fats required in the diet. The digits "3"
and "6" refer to differences in the oil's chemical structure
with respect to its chain of carbon atoms and where they are bonded.
The primary omega-3 oil is called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and is
found in flaxseed (58%), some nuts, particularly walnuts (5%), and fish
oils. Omega-3 oils help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The main omega-6
oil is called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), found in corn, beans, evening
primrose, borage, and black currant oils, sunflower seeds (65%), walnuts
(51%), sesame seeds (45%), pumpkin seeds (42-57%), and peanuts (34%).
Once in the body, omega-6 is converted to prostaglandin E1, a substance
that regulates many metabolic functions.
Source: Alternative Medicine Digest, Issue 18
Q - Is there anything else I can use besides cottage cheese?
A - Cottage cheese contains the sulphurated proteins your body
needs to assimilate the EFA's from the flax oil. If you cannot tolerate
the cottage cheese, we also carry a product called Companion
Nutrients which is a perfectly balanced blend of the key elements found
in the cottage cheese in a convenient capsule form.
Q - Does the oil need to be refrigerated?
A - We recommend that you keep the oil refrigerated, although
it is not required. The oil will retain its potency through its expiration
date even on the shelf at room temperature. Once the oil is opened,
however, it should always be refrigerated until it's used up. The softgels
do not need to be refrigerated.
Q - Why is the expiration date on the Flax Oil liquid only four months?
A - The answer is simple. It is an all-natural product and contains
no preservatives. Our C-Leinosan Flax Oil is the finest unrefined,
certified organic, cold pressed oil in the world. We follow strict manufacturing
procedures (The Bio Electron Process™) specified by Dr Joanna Budwig
and will not compromise for any reason. As a valued customer, we would
like to recommend that you try to estimate your monthly usage to assure
you are receiving optimal benefits. Maybe order more frequently to guarantee
the freshest product is at your fingertips. Our oil is fresh pressed
monthly so you never have to worry about freshness. Also, remember that
you can freeze your flax oil and extend the shelf life for up to six
months and still receive full benefits.
Q - Can the flax oil be frozen?
A - The oil processor tells us they have tested oil that has
been frozen after two years and it is still fully potent. The flax oil
will not freeze solid.
Q - Why does the bottle of flax oil I just received from you taste
and look different than the last one?
A - Our oil is manufactured from the finest raw materials available.
Mother nature is the crafter of the product. The colors can be equated
to geographical and climatic conditions that make each crop unique.
Even slight variances can cause changes in flavor and consistency from
crop to crop. Seed lots and different regions of harvest vary the taste.
If the seed lot contains a larger amount of Omega 3, the taste can be
stronger.
Americans have grown
to expect the consistency in food regardless of the origin of the original
food source. Manufacturers are able to provide this consistency in not
only taste, but also color and texture by refining the original raw
material and adding artificial colors and flavorings to provide us with
the consistency we expect. This method robs the original food source
of many naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, fibers and enzymes.
Our Flax Oil is
unrefined and cold pressed to keep it as close to the original raw material
as possible.
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