NOW High Lignan Flax Seed Oil is a non-genetically engineered natural supplement that provides approximately 16mg of lignans per serving. Lignans are phytochemicals that are gaining interest in the medical community for their reported health benefits...
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
NOW High Lignan Flax Seed Oil is a non-genetically engineered natural supplement that provides approximately 16mg of lignans per serving. Lignans are phytochemicals that are gaining interest in the medical community for their reported health benefits. Our Flax Seed Oil is unrefined and cold-pressed and is also a great vegetable source of dietary Omega-3 fatty acids; which have been shown to support overall health. Look for this and other fine NOW products in health food stores nationwide.
Contains 100% cold-pressed, organic flax seed oil with a special natural antioxidant included to protect freshness.
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Directions
As a dietary supplement take one tablespoon (15ml) 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals. Suitable in salad dressing oil, sauces, peanut butter, yogurt and protein shakes. It can also be used in place of butter on rice, potatoes or toast. Gradually increase your intake if desired.
Other Ingredients: Certified Organic Flax Seed Oil (unrefined, non-GE), Particulate Matter (source of lignans), and a Proprietary Blend of Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Citric Acid as a Natural Antioxidant
Additional Info: Organically grown and processed in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990
Cautions
Because lignans have phytoestrogen and estrogen antagonist properties, they many affect the reproductive development of offspring. Pregnant and lactation women should consult with a qualified health practitioner before use.
Additional Information
NOW Foods is proud to announce the receipt of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA). The NNFA GMP Certification Program is designed to verify compliance of member suppliers of dietary supplements with a standardized set of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) developed by NNFA. This program is based upon third party inspections of member suppliers and comprehensive audits of their GMP programs in the areas of Personnel, Plant and Grounds, Sanitation, Equipment, Quality Operations, Production and Process Controls, Warehouse, Distribution, and Post-Distribution Practices. This program ensures that all elements of the manufacturing process are reviewed to provide reasonable assurance that processes are sufficiently controlled so that products meet their purported quality.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
