Flax seed oil is rich in omega-3 series of alpha-linolenic acid. It has been widely used in medicine, health food and cosmetics industries. Alpha-linolenic acid and its derivatives ( DHA & EPA ) can inhibit platelet aggregation, reduce the formation of arterial thrombus and lower blood lipid. It is effective against coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis. It can also prevent formation and proliferation of tumor cell, especially for colon cancer, prostate cancer and thymic carcinoma.
EFA Composition (Flax seed oil)
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Saturated fatty acids of chain length less than C16 |
|
Max.1% |
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Palmitic Acid |
C16:0 |
3-8% |
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Palmitoleic Acid |
C16:1 |
Max.1% |
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Stearic Acid |
C18:0 |
2-8% |
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Oleic Acid |
C18:1 |
11-35% |
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Linoleic Acid |
C18:2 |
11-24% |
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Gamma-Linolenic Acid |
C18:3 Omega 6 |
18-27% |
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Alpha-Linolenic Acid |
C18:3 Omega 3 |
35-65% |
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Arachic Acid |
C20:0 |
Max.1% |
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Eicosenoic Acid |
C20:1 |
Max.1% |
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Erucic Acid |
C22:1 |
Max.0.5% |
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Nervonic Acid |
C24:1 |
Max.0.5% |
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Others |
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Max.0.5% |