BioCare Linseed Oil 1000

Recommended intake  Benefits & features  Ingredients  Fatty Acids  About BioCare

Caution:

BioCare Linseed Oil 1000 is not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting medication such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.

One to three capsules Linseed capsules taken daily with food or as professionally directed

• Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain a healthy heart and facilitate the utilisation of oxygen by the heart muscle

• Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain the integrity of the epithelial tissue lining the lungs and intestinal tract and the skin

• Omega-3 fatty acids can help improve the integrity of the skin

• Linseed oil (flaxseed oil) contains 58% Omega-3 and 14% Omega 6 fatty acids

• Derived from organically grown linseed

• Linseed oil is one of the richest, natural sources of Omega-3 fatty acids

• Linseed oil contains approximately twice as much Omega-3 fatty acids per gram of weight as fish oil

• An ideal alternative to fish oil

• Emulsified using lecithin to aid absorption

• Contains antioxidant vitamins C and E for stability

• Encapsulated in light protective chlorophyll capsules

Ingredients typically per capsule of BioCare Linseed Oil 1000:

1000mg Linseed Oil (flaxseed oil from certified organic linseeds), 50mg Lecithin (soy), 10mg Vitamin E 15i.u. (d-alpha-tocopherol) (natural source), Capsule: gelatin, glycerine & natural chlorophyll.

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).

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.