BioCare DriCelle Linseed Oil (Flax Oil) powder

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BioCare DriCelle(R) Linseed Oil (Flax Oil)

Micellised Fatty Acid Powder

Code: b539120 Size: 120g powder Price: £7.05

Linseed Oil (Flaxseed oil) is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, derived from the cold-pressed organically grown linseeds. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for many biochemical functions within the body. DriCelle Linseed Oil can be used as a vegetarian alternative to fish oils and as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Recommended intake: (back to top)

One scoop of BioCare DriCelle Linseed Oil (approx 4 grams) mixed in water, juice or milk taken daily with food or as professionally directed.

Caution: DriCell Linseed Oil is not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.

Not suitable for diabetics.

Ingredients (back to top)

Ingredients typically per 4g scoop

1000mg DriCelle Linseed Oil (flax seed oil) (providing approx 560mg alpha linolenic acid and 220mg linoleic acid)

90mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

60mg Vitamin E 90i.u. (d-alpha tocopherol)

4mg Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

400mcg Beta Carotene 666i.u. (providing 66.7mcg retinol equivalents)

In a base of:

Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.), fructose, freeze-dried lemon juice concentrate, freeze-dried essential oil of lemon, potassium bicarbonate, anhydrous citric acid

Details believed to be correct as at 11.04

Product Features (back to top)

Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help maintain a healthy heart and facilitate the utilisation of oxygen by the heart muscle
Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help keep the lining of lungs and intestines, as well as the skin, in good order
DriCelle Linseed oil (flaxseed oil) contains 58% omega-3 and 14% omega 6 fatty acids
Linseed oil is one of the richest, natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids and contains approximately twice as much omega-3 fatty acids per gram of weight as fish oil
DriCelle Linseed oil contains added vitamin E and vitamin C to enhance stability and as antioxidants
DriCelle Linseed oil is vacuum packed to maintain freshness and to protect delicate oils from oxidation
DriCelle Linseed Oil is more convenient than taking large numbers of capsules to deliver desired nutritional intakes of essential fatty acids
DriCelle Linseed Oil is suitable for vegetarians and vegans

*1 DriCelle is a unique process that locks microscopically small droplets of essential fatty acids into a "micelle", coated first with natural oil of lemon and then with a dry oligosaccharide powder. The DriCelle process provides the means by which large doses of essential nutritional oils can be taken in a palatable form with enhanced absorption and bioavailability.

References

James MJ, Rheumatology Unit, Royal Adelaid Hospital, South Australia unpublished.
Singer P, Jaeger W, Berger I, et al. Effects of dietary oleic, linoleic and a-linolenic acids on blood pressure, serum lipids, lipoproteins and the formation of eicosanoid precursors in patients with mild essential hypertension. J Human Hypertension 1990;4:227-33

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional. We always recommend you check with your health care practitioner or physician prior to beginning any new supplement or diet program, especially if you are on any medication, nursing, pregnant or have any other existing medical condition.

More About Essential Fatty Acids (back to top)

Fatty acids are the basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats. The body can synthesize many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured in adequate amounts must be obtained from the diet. These are called essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Fatty acids are classified as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated – depending on the amount of hydrogen in the basic carbon chain of the molecule.

(The process of ‘hydrogenation’ – hydrogenated vegetable oil – involves adding hydrogen to the molecule to make a polyunsaturated, liquid oil, into a saturated, solid oil, such as margarine).

Many nutritionists and scientists report Americans consume too much omega-6 fatty acids and under-consume omega-3 fatty acids. (The terms omega-3 and omega-6 refer to the location of the first double bond in the carbon atom of the fatty acid molecule.) Including more omega-3-rich foods such as fish in the diet and decreasing the consumption of omega-6 foods such as some hydrogenated oils, may help maintain proper hormonal balance and overall health and wellness.

Essential fatty acids offer profound benefits. They help:

Influence hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular health.
Maintain the structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.
Regulate cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.
Influence prostaglandins – hormone-like substances that promote smooth muscle contractions, regulate blood pressure, regulate gastric secretions, and impact other hormones – through a series of enzyme-dependent reactions.
Support normal growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.
Keep skin and other tissue youthful and supple by lubricating abilities.

EFAs are most abundant in fish oils and unadulterated seed oils, such as canola, sunflower and safflower oils. Flaxseed oil is an exceptional oil, containing both omega-3 and omega-6 in appreciable amounts. Cold saltwater fatty fish – such as herring, haddock, cod, mackerel, and salmon – are also rich in omega-3 polyunsaturates and serve as the source of fish oil supplements.

The most important fatty acids are linoleic acid, linolenic acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Omega 6 and omega 3 oils may not be suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.

GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) may not be suitable for people suffering from epilepsy. Fish oils may not be suitable for people allergic to fish. BioCare OmegaCare High Potency Pure Concentrated Fish Oil

About BioCare (back to top)

BioCare is an independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United Kingdom by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and nutrition. BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product development and manufacturing techniques.

Over the years, BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products and manufacturing processes.

BioCare uses the purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever possible, produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater control over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is designed to be hypoallergenic.

BioCare and its products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.