Flax Boost Oil & Flax Boost Caps

The Ultimate Oil Blend

What is it?
Because the goodness of pure, fresh, cold pressed flax seed oil is enriched with blackcurrant seed oil and borage seed oil, this blend has a fatty acid profile that includes five important polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.

From flax seed oil we have the primary Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA), the primary Omega-6 linoleic acid (LA) and the monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid. Blackcurrant seed oil contributes the secondary Omega-3 stearidonic acid (SDA) and the secondary Omega-6 gamma linolenic acid (GLA). We add borage seed oil to top up the GLA. It is easier for your body to utilise these secondary Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids because no conversion is required.

SDA and GLA are the building blocks used by your body to produce 'good' prostaglandins - those with anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting effects.

This wide range of naturally occurring fatty acids is what makes flax boost so special.

Why use it?
Some health problems can impair our ability to convert ALA and LA to the secondary Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. flax boost is therefore advised for people with stress, poor diet, vitamin/mineral deficiency, high alcohol intake, exposure to toxic chemicals, for smokers, and for people with illnesses such as hormone imbalance, infection, allergy, cardiovascular disease, cancer or diabetes
GLA has been shown to bring improvement in PMS, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, asthma, cardiovascular disease, ADD/ADHD, osteoporosis, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and as an adjunct to cancer treatment
In short, flax boost should be the first choice for anyone wanting to ensure intake of a full range of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

More versatile than fish oil
Fish oils are often recommended because they contain secondary Omega-3 fatty acids rather than the primary ALA. With flax boost, you still get the benefit of secondary Omega-3 fatty acids plus so much more besides!

Secondary Omega-6 GLA for Omega-3:Omega-6 balance
More versatile - can easily be added to your daily foods.

• Delicious flavour with a hint of blackcurrant
• Extra Virgin for premium quality
• Certified organic, so no concerns about purity
• Cold pressed and handled with special care to protect the integrity of the oil
• A vegetarian source of Omega-3
• Proudly grown and manufactured in New Zealand
• GMO-free
• For your convenience, flax boost is available in both liquid oil and capsule form.

Please note that GLA is contraindicated with temporal lobe epilepsy.

Description
flax boost is pressed from certified organic seed of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum (Linseed) and Starflower Seed, Borago officinalis (Borage). Uncertified blackcurrant seed oil is added. The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined, containing no toxic substances or cholesterol. The oils are cold pressed in the absence of light, air and reactive metals and packaged in black HDPE plastic to further protect it against light damage.

flax boost is available in 250ml and 500ml bottles, identifiable by mauve and silver FSANZ Compliant labels.

Nutrition Information
  Quantity per 100g
Energy kJ              3650 (872 kcal)
Protein                   0g
Fat, total                 100g 
Saturated Fat        9g 
Trans fatty acid     0g 
Polyunsaturated Fat 78g 
Omega-3              58g 
Alpha linolenic acid 58g 
Stearidonic acid   0.2g 
Omega-6               19g 
Linolenic acid       18g 
Gamma Linolenic acid 1g 
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 
Omega-9               14g 
Oleic acid              14g
Carbohydrate, total 0g 
Sugars                   0g
Sodium                  0.6mg
Vitamin E (total tocopherols) 14mg
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents) 5mg

Data is an average of testing done at Crop & Food, Cawthron and AgriQuality

flax boost Capsules

A functional food in a capsule

Description
flax boost is pressed from certified organic seed of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum (Linseed) and Starflower Seed, Borago officinalis (Borage). Uncertified blackcurrant seed oil is added. The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined, containing no toxic substances or cholesterol. The oils are cold pressed in the absence of light, air and reactive metals and packaged in black HDPE plastic to further protect it against light damage.

flax boost capsules are available in 125 and 250 capsule bottles, identifiable by mauve and silver FSANZ Compliant labels.

Nutrition Information
  Quantity per 1000g
Energy kJ                  3650 (870 kcal)
Protein                       0g
Fat, total                    1g 
Saturated Fat           0.09g 
Trans fatty acid        0g 
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.78g 
Omega-3                  0.58g 
Alpha linolenic acid 0.58g 
Stearidonic acid      0.002g 
Omega-6                  0.19g 
Linoleic acid            0.18g
Gamma linoleic acid 0.01g 
Monounsaturated Fat 0.14g 
Omega-9                  0.14g 
Oleic acid                 0.14g
Carbohydrate, total   0g 
Sugars                     0g
Sodium                    0.006mg
Vitamin E (total tocopherols) 0.14mg
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol equivalents) 0.05mg

Data is an average of testing done at Crop & Food, Cawthron and AgriQuality

Capsule Ingredients

Quantity per 1000mg capsule
Gelatine                      258.3mg
Glycerine                    107.6mg
D-Sorbitol                       5.6mg
Ethyl Vanilin                   0.7mg
Caramel Powder        15.5mg
Water                            38.4mg