What is flaxseed oil?

Flaxseed oil (better known as "flax oil") is the richest natural source of plant-based Omega-3 fatty acids available. Derived from flax seeds, its an excellent source of ALA which is an essential omega 3 fatty acid. Essential means that your body must have it.

Many nutritionists agree that a huge mistake a lot of people make when trying to lose weight is choosing to eat fat-free foods only.

Its important to understand that there are two basic categories of fat: Good fats & Bad fats.

Seriously, there are Fats That Heal and Fats That Kill ! Flax oil heals !

Most people (especially in the USA) get far too much of the bad fats and far too little of the good fats. We need to reverse that and start consuming more healthy fats such as flax oil everyday.

Our bodies NEED essential fatty acids (EFAs) which fall into the category of good fats. And of course youd be wise to omit the bad fats altogether (such as animal fats).

Research shows that certain types of the good fats (i.e. flax oil) actually protect us from things like heart disease, high blood pressures, high cholesterol, diabetes, and more.

Some of them are SO HEALTHY that you really SHOULD get them into your diet. I'm talking about omega-3s in particular. Flaxseed Oil is a great way to do just that. But its not the only way, and Ill get to that later.

It is important to understand that our bodies cannot manufacture these EFAs like it can other essential nutrients. Therefore we MUST get them through our diet.

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 Where to buy flax oil
In the U.S.

Nowadays you can buy flax oil at just about any local grocery store or health food store. Even drug stores such as Rite Aid and CVS are selling it.

But you can also purchase it online. Buy flax oil supplements here.
Outside the U.S.

Barlean's Store Locator for International Distribution

Barlean's Store Locator for European Orders

Flax Oil supplements can be purchased in the form of liquid (with or without lignans) or capsules or in other products * Liquid: You get more for your money, its easy to use: just pour a little in your soup, salad, smoothie, or whatever. But remember it MUST be kept refrigerated at all times because it will go rancid at room temperature. * Capsules: Do not have to be kept refrigerated, but youd have to take about 10-15 capsules (depending on the mg dose) to get the equivalent of 1 tbsp of liquid flax oil. *

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