Flaxseed Oil 16 fl oz (474 ml) Liquid

by Swanson Efa

Product Features

• Perfect natural balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid nutrition
• Promotes heart, skin and immune system health
• OmegaTru formula

Product Description

If you're looking for a way to optimize your EFA intake, try Swanson Flaxseed Oil! This purely organic, cold-processed oil from OmegaTru helps maintain heart, skin and immune system health. This convenient liquid formula will make omega consumption an easy additive to your favorite foods.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00068S5G2
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,393 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flaxseed Oil (Liquid Form) from Swansons, September 5, 2005

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kone "kone" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flaxseed Oil 16 fl oz (474 ml) Liquid (Health and Beauty)

I started taking Flax Oil for a number of reasons. A chiropractor friend suggested I take it for joint inflammation, and in researching the product, I found out it has other benefits as well. Since starting Flax, my joint pain is no longer significant, I have dropped 3-5 points in my diastolic blood pressure, and my total cholesterol and LDL are significantly lower. I surely cannot attribute all these positive benefits to flax oil alone, as I have instituted other dietary and exercise protocols as well. However, my research indicates that flax oil benefits all the conditions I mentioned. I actually started with "Highest Lignan Flax Oil" by Barlean's Organic Oils, Barlean's Organic Oils High Lignan Flax Oil, 32-Ounce Bottle. Later, I switched to Swanson's brand due to the lower cost.

Flax is a plant. The seeds in the flax plant are filled with flaxseed oil, (also called linseed oil). The seeds contain fatty oils called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid. ALA is the omega-3 oil in flaxseed. Flaxseed contains both omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Flaxseed is nature's richest storehouse of omega-3 fatty acids, and contains more than twice as much omega-3 oil as fish oils, and it costs less , ounce for ounce. Flax also contains other important substances like lignans, which may protect against some types of cancer. The husks of the seeds are rich in mucilage. Both the seed oil and mucilage have many nutritional and therapeutic properties.

There are many potential benefits from taking Flax seed oil:

Flaxseed Oil lowers cholesterol levels, thereby improving cardiovascular health and lessening the risk of arteriosclerosis.

Flaxseed also contains plant nutrients like phytoestrogens. These are natural estrogen-like substances that can lessen the discomfort of menopause.

Flaxseed oil may lower high blood pressure.

Flaxseed oil helps some people improve their psoriasis and eczema, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Flaxseed may also reduce the itching, swelling, and redness associated with certain skin disorders such as acne.

Flaxseed oil has a positive effect on rheumatoid arthritis due to its ability to calm inflammation.

Flaxseed reduces LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol (the body's "bad cholesterol") and lowers triglyceride levels. Research shows that flaxseed oil gives much better protection against heart attacks than canola oil or olive oil.

Taking flaxseed may reduce cancer risk. This is because flaxseed contains the richest sources of lignan building blocks, which play a major role in preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer. New research indicates that the lignans in flaxseed have both short-term and long-term protective effects against colon cancer.

It is always important to purchase you Flaxseed Oil from a well-known reputable company. One tip: keep your flaxseed oil away from light and heat, as both degrade the oil. If you purchase a bottle of flaxseed oil, make sure to refridgerate it after opening.

The usual beneficial dose of Flaxseed Oil is 2-3 grams once per day taken with a meal. Pour out the amount/dose you wish to take and drink it or put it on a salad. There are many ways to take it.

The benefits of Flaxseed Oil are cumulative. Commit to taking it every day without fail. Like any herbal supplement, don't expect dramatic quick results. The results you get will be subtle at first and then build over time. For specific conditions such as Rhematoid arthritis, exzema, psoriasis, acne, etc,. the results should be apparent in 4-8 weeks. Be patient! Know that even if you don't "feel" different, you are sill protecting your body from the harmfull effects of many disease conditions.

konedog

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars healthy and helpful, October 5, 2007

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Angel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flaxseed Oil 16 fl oz (474 ml) Liquid (Health and Beauty)

Flaxseed oil is so beneficial for joint and overall health. The bottle has a no-spill cap which is helpful if you ever drop it. The one draw-back to the no-spill cap is that you have to squeeze the bottle very hard just to get the oil out. However, if that becomes a problem, you can just unscrew the cap and pour the oil out. Great product with helpful packaging!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product/Great Price, January 19, 2009

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St. John of Catharsis "HurdyGurdyMan" (Middle America) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flaxseed Oil 16 fl oz (474 ml) Liquid (Health and Beauty)

I recently purchased two bottles of this flaxseed oil. Three tablespoons of this oil mixed with cottage cheese goes down quite nicely. I am making this a routine entre with my evening meal.