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General Questions

General Questions

Why should I take Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil?

We think our Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil are simply the best!   

  • We are passionate about our products and have developed rigorous production and quality control processes to protect the fragile EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) so that the oil reaches you in perfect condition.
  • Our climate gives us exceptionally high levels of Omega-3
  • Our geologically young soils contribute to an exceptional flavour

Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oils are a concentrated form of EFAs that your body needs to take in through your diet :

  • We have formulated in a number of different blends, allowing you to tailor your EFA intake
  • Contain Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9
  • Taste fresh - not bitter which is a sign the oil has started to oxidise
  • Contain naturally occurring Vitamin E
  • Are free from cholesterol and trans fatty acids
  • Are raw, cold pressed and unrefined
  • Are a vegetarian source of Omega-3 (excluding our Traditional Gel Capsules)
  • Are certified organic by AsureQuality and are produced using sustainable systems and do not contain toxic residues
  • Are controlled by Functional Whole Foods New Zealand Ltd from seed to product dispatch, with complete traceability
  • Are manufactured in a GMO free process
  • Are manufactured in a facility with a HACCP Food Safety Programme
What does Flaxseed Oil look and taste like?

Ours is a clear, golden oil with a pleasant nutty flavour.   Added to food such as porridge, mashed potato, yoghurt or smoothies, it gives a delicious creamy texture.

Flaxseed Oil which had not been extracted with care will taste bitter on first opening or within a few days.

How should I use Flaxseed Oil?

Flaxseed Oil is very versitile becasue its nutty taste and it imparts a creamy texture, it is delicious mixed into your food, and can enhance the flavour..

Try these ideas to instantly improve the nutritive value of your meal:

  • Drizzle over hot vegetables
  • Use to mash potatoes instead of butter or milk
  • Mix into soups or stews (after cooking is finished)
  • Add to porridge
  • Blend into smoothies
  • Stir into yoghurt or cottage cheese with fresh fruit (the sulphur containing proteins combine with Omega-3 to help the transport of oxygen in the body)
  • Add into fresh fruit or vegetable juice
  • Use as a dipping oil for fresh bread
  • Drizzle over hot pasta
  • Mix into butter for spreading

Flaxseed Oil can be used on cold, warm and hot foods just prior to serving, but should never be cooked or fried as this destroys their health giving properties.   

Do not reheat food containing Flaxseed Oil

How much Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil should I take?

We recommend 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil a day (15-30ml).

When first taking Flaxseed Oil, we advise that you start off slowly with a small amount (e.g. 1 teaspoon a day), and build up the amount over time.   Excessive amounts of Flaxseed Oil may cause diarrhoea or nausea. For some people taking Flaxseed Oil on an empty stomach can cause nausea.  Remeber it is a natural product so your body will tell you what is the right amount.

If you prefer to take Flaxseed Oil Capsules, we recommend 2-5 1000mg capsules, up to 3 times per day for an adult; 1-2 capsules, 2 times a day for a child 3-18 years old. Be aware that small children can choke on these large capsules.

Isn't fat bad for you?

Fats fulfil many important functions in our bodies and we cannot survive without them.   Fats are blamed for many health problems, but it is now clear that this is a dangerous over-simplification.   Some fats and oils are healthy; many others are unhealthy.

Healthy fats include oils containing the two EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid - Omega-3) and LA (Linoleic Acid - Omega-6), which must be obtained from the diet and are both present in flaxseed oil. Other healthy oils include the Omega-9 oils, unrefined Olive or Avocado Oils, Coconut oil and Grass-Fed Butter.

As EFAs are sensitive to light, air (oxygen), and heat, they need to be pressed, packaged, stored and used with care. Otherwise they become oxidised (rancid), which makes them taste really bad and are potentially toxic.   Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oils are treated with the utmost care during pressing and bottling, and are tested for freshness prior to bottling, so you can be confident that they are health-enhancing.

Fish oils are often recommended because they contain the secondary Omega-3 derivatives EPA (EicosaPentaenoic Acid) and DHA (DocosaHexaenoic Acid), rather than the primary Omega-3 - ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) found in Flaxseed Oil.   The thinking is that if these derivatives are taken directly, the body does not have to make them from the precursor.

It is however beneficial to directly consume some ALA because it does specific functions in the body.

While there is some misunderstanding about the efficiency of the body's conversion from ALA to EPA and DHA, many studies demonstrate that a healty body is fully capable of making all the EPA and DHA it needs.

There are factors which may contribute to having a compromised ability to convert the primary Omega-3 and Omega-6 into the seconadary derivatives.

These include:

  • Stress
  • Poor diet
  • Vitamin/mineral deficiency
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol intake
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Allergies
  • Diabetes

As a vegetarian/vegan alternative to fish oil we have formulated Flax Boost, Flax Bloom and Flax Magic.   These products contain SDA and GLA, the secondary Omega-3 and Omega-6s derivatives that by-pass the first step in conversion. This is the only problematic step, which is controlled by the D6D (Delta 6 Desaturase) enzyme.

Flax Boost and Flax Bloom are appropriate for use by anyone with a chronic health condition because their metabolic systems are likely to be less efficient. Flax Magic is ideal for small children. Flax Bloom is recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Our Flaxseed Oil blends are superior to fish oils on a number of counts:

  • Our Flaxseed is grown organically and is free of pesticides and other toxins so there are no concerns about the contamination with dioxins, PCBs or heavy metals that occur in low quality fish oils
  • Flaxseed is sustainably farmed and depletes no resources
  • Flaxseed contains the primary Omega-3 ALA, from which all secondary Omega-3s are made
  • Flaxseed also contains Omega-6 and 9 which fish does not
  • Both Blackcurrant, some Hemp Seed Oils and fish contain secondary Omega-3s, which by pass the first step in the conversion from primary to secondary Omega-3. Blackcurrant also has secondary Omega-6 as does Hemp Seed Oil.   (These are contained in Flax Boost, Flax Bloom and Flax Magic.)
  • Waihi Bush Organic Farm Flaxseed Oil products are a vegetarian source of Omega-3
  • Flaxseed oil is less fragile than fish oils, which oxidise extremely readily. Furthermore, we handle our products with special care to protect their integrity
  • More versatile - it can easily be added to your daily foods
  • Pleasant flavour enhances foods - no fishy burps!
  • The Flaxseed used to create our products is grown here in New Zealand, and all manufacturing is done in New Zealand.
I've noticed you do not have dosages on your bottles, why is that?

We are regulated as a food, like other good fats such as unrefined Olive oil, Avocado or Coconut oil, so we suggest a serving size, not a dosage.

Most of our oils are sources of ALA - Omega 3 and can support you being healthy and vibrant when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Why is your Flaxseed Oil in a capsule?

We bought the capsule out for the convenience those customers on the run.  

It is a food in a capsule.

Again this is regulated under the New Zealand and Australia Food Safety Authority.

People use our capsules in a couple if ways, some take them daily, some split them open and use the oil on their food whilst travelling.

How many capsules should I take?

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.

Can I use the Flaxseed Oils externally?

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.   

Can I freeze Flaxseed Oil products?

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.

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