The Facts About Fats, (Celestial Arts, 1993), also states that most oils on the market, including many sold in health food stores are severely damaged in the refining process, which creates trans fatty acids and destroys the omega 3. He says, “More people may have been killed from the harmful effects of refined oils and the deficiency of omega 3 fatty acids than have been killed by all the wars of this century.”
Nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, MS and Author of Beyond Pritikin, (Bantam Books, 1988), believes that a deficiency of omega 3 fat has created widespread illnesses in the population. She says, “EFAs help burn excess calories instead of depositing them as fatty tissue. They also act as solvents to help the body dissolve and remove hard fats. Craving fatty foods can indicate an EFA deficiency.”
See: Know Your Fats & Oils, by Lady Carla Davis, MPH, on the Nutrition page at:
http://www.NourishingBasics.com; or
issue #13, October 2017 of:
http://MastersOfHealthMag.com
ADVANTAGES of FLAX OIL vs FISH OIL
Earlier studies done on the benefits of omega 3, used fish oil because it was thought that people had difficulty in the conversion process to its derivatives, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, later studies revealed that most humans can convert the parent molecule of omega 3/alpha linolenic acid (ALA) found in flax seed oil, into EPA and DHA, as needed, in as little as 20 minutes. In addition, there are several advantages to using flax seed oil over fish oil:
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THE BEST QUALITY, HIGHEST RESONANCE FLAX SEED OIL
Omega Nutrition, Vancouver, BC and Bellingham, WA, produces the highest quality, organic flax seed meal and flax oil products because of their high standards and unique omegaflo process, which they pioneered. Omega Nutrition oils are fresh-pressed and cold-processed from independently certified organic seed. Use of independently certified organic seed in the production of unrefined oils and flax meal is critical.
Plus, unlike all other brands, their oil is unfiltered. They let the oil settle, then take the cream de la cream. Because of this, Omega Nutrition oils have the highest resonance of all oils. It is like comparing a Bentley to a Chevy.
Their high grade polyethylene bottle is an inert plastic that is non-reactive with the oil, and thus, avoids any plastic problem. Plus, it better protects the oil from light oxidation.
Flax seed oil can be added to salads, vegetables, soups, or rice just before serving.
NEVER cook with flax seed oil as it is easily damaged by heat, light, and oxygen.
Check the date for freshness and keep it refrigerated and protected from light.