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We are regulated as a food in New Zealand and therefore do not dose you, think Weetbix where they give you a serving suggestion of 2 but young boys or men eat 4!
We do have a serving suggestion of 3 capsules twice a day, but if you are not seeing the benefits in 4 weeks plus increase the intake accordingly.
You would need to take 15 x 1000mg capsules per day to equal the 15ml serving size we suggest for most of our oils.
Yes you may rub Flaxseed Oil on the skin and it is particularly effective if used as a rubbing oil immediately after a shower.
Use a relatively small amount as it will go rancid on the skin if not absorbed and because the natural beta carotene (Vitamin A precursor) pigment it contains it could stain clothing.
Using in this way means the Omega-3 is absorbed directly into the blood stream and therefore bypasses the digestive system making it readily available for the body.
Freezing Flaxseed Oil prolongs the freshness of both the Oils and the Fibre.
The Oil will become slightly opaque and thicker (even solid) when frozen, although it melts very quickly and freezing doesn't affect the structure of the Omega-3s.
The Fibre never freezes solid and is still free-flowing in the freezer.
We always recommend that our oils are taken with food - taking it from the spoon on an empty stomach may cause nausea in some people.
Some people on first taking Flaxseed Oil find that it causes diarrhoea. If this occurs, reduce your intake until bowel function is normalised.
Where liver function is poor, taking too much Flaxseed Oil may over load the liver with fats. Massaging Flaxseed Oil into the skin, especially straight after a shower, allows the body to absorb and use the oil without overloading the liver.
Some people may be allergic to Flaxseed Oil, although this is reportedly very rare. Signs of an allergic reaction might include rash, itching or shortness of breath. If any of these occur after taking Flaxseed Oil or Fibre and nothing else in the diet or environment has been changed, stop taking the product.
Gamma Linolenic Acid is not recommended for people who suffer from temporal lobe epilepsy. Such people should therefore use Flax Original rather than the Flax Boost or Flax Magic blends.
Because of the careful way we manufacture our Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil products, they are shelf stable at room temperatures up to about 30oC. Take care not to store in direct sunlight.
Once opened, Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil products must be kept in the fridge and should be consumed within six weeks.
Light and oxygen turn the oil rancid so the bottle must be kept closed except during use.
As with any gelatine, the capsules will go mouldy with prolonged contact with oxygen so must also be kept sealed unless in use. Capsules do not need to be refrigerated but must be kept away from a direct heat source and direct sunlight (don't keep in the glove box of the car!).
We can only give rough guidelines on how much oil to take as everyone is unique in their requirement for essential fatty acids (EFAs). It is better to start off with a little and build up slowly to minimise the likelihood of adverse reactions such as nausea or diarrhoea.
Suggested serving sizes are:
Note: Flax Bloom is the product of choice for pregnant or lactating mothers and Flax Magic is recommended for small children because it is easier for a developing body to utilise.
Lignans act as a phytoestrogen and they are converted in a healthy gut to SDG, a human lignan with potent antioxidant substance, with a hormone-like structure. Phytoestrogens are compounds found naturally in the plant world that have weak oestrogenic activity in the human body.
Flax Fibre is a rich source of lignans.
We recommend 1 tablespoon of Flax Fibre Original per day.
This is a serving size that most people can tolerate as support for a balanced diet.
However, lignan's can act as a weak phytooestrogen, so individual sensitivity can vary and pregnant women should seek advice from a health care professional before taking this product.
Our Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil, Capsules and Flaxseed Fibre have a shelf life of 13 months unopened if stored according to our recommendations (i.e. away from direct sunlight and a direct heat source, at temperatures no greater than 30oC).
Crop and Food Research Ltd in Lincoln, Christchurch have done extensive testing and we have revised our policy regarding refrigeration on the shelf and extended our shelf life following these results.
Once opened our oils must be kept refrigerated and used within six weeks.
Hemp Seed Oil is more fragile, so only has a shelf life of 12 months and should be used within 4 weeks of opening.
The capsules do not require refrigeration but must be stored cool and dry.
All Flaxseed currently used by Functional Whole Foods New Zealand Ltd is grown by Certified Organic arable farmers in New Zealand, from Hawkes Bay down to West Otago, but mainly in Canterbury