Flaxseeds supply the body with the essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are not produced by the body, and are only available through your diet. Flaxseeds supply the body with the essential fatty acids. Giving ones body an “Omega Boost™” . Not only are flaxseeds richer in Omega3’s than fish oil, but they pack more fiber ounce for ounce than oat bran.

FLAX SEEDS CONTAIN TWICE THE ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS OF FISH.

FLAX SEEDS CONTAIN 51-60% OMEGA-3’S IN THEIR OIL AND HAVE A PRFECT NATURAL BALANCE OF OMEGA-3, 6. 9's and Lignans.

How the body responds to the essential fatty acids is remarkable. EFA’s are essential in maintaining health. Every cell in the body needs them to function properly. Milled flaxseed is unique among oilseeds because of its exceptionally high concentration of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and plant based lignans. ALA comprises 57% of the total fatty acids and the lignan content is 75-800 times that of 66 other plant foods. The lignans which are found in the flax seed hull are what contribute to the high anti-oxidant and immune system boosting qualities of flax. The main Lignan responsible is Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (SDG).

Flax is a true super food that can benefit all age groups and is especially beneficial to children as their brain and body developments crave the Omega fatty acids that only come from their diets.

Organic or 100% natural?

Organic is always supposed to be better – but is it? Where flax seed is concerned, the point of origin is very important. The organic growers in North America had a horrible year in 2006 because of extremely dry conditions. Thus, domestic organic flax is hard to come by, and expensive. The US has been flooded by Asian flax lately whose quality is questionable and some is being called "organic". Premium Gold grows their own. Do you know where your flax comes from?

Cadmium - what is it?

Cadmium is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust virtually all over the world. Different regions of the world have different levels of Cadmium. Cadmium is found in surface soil, bedrock, surface water, and even in the air. At high levels, Cadmium can be toxic. Studies have shown Cadmium at high levels can cause kidney failure. Since it is found in surface soils, agricultural plants and animals are exposed as well. Numerous agencies have focused upon the presence of cadmium in agricultural soils, the means by which agricultural soils may be enriched by cadmium, the degree to which cadmium is taken up by food stuffs, and the subsequent transfer of cadmium to humans via food stuffs. Because cadmium is a naturally occurring component of all soils, all food stuffs will contain some cadmium and therefore all humans are exposed to natural levels of cadmium. Although much attention has been focused upon the cadmium content of agricultural soils, it is important to recognize that the cadmium content of food items varies more as a function of the nature of the crop grown and the agricultural practices followed. Flax draws more minerals out of the soil than other plants, which is good if the minerals are nutritional, but a problem when there are toxic metals present. European countries regulate in importation of agricultural food products based on Cadmium levels found in the foods. Premium gold products are fit for export and meet all EU standards for importation.

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