Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3 essential fatty acids cannot be made by your body and must be part of your diet. ALA is an essential fatty acid, so you must consume foods and beverages which contain ALA naturally or are fortified with ALA. HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is an excellent source of ALA omega 3 with 700 mg of ALA per gram of oil. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are used in your cardiovascular, circulatory, immune, skin, and nervous system. Omega-3s also provide calories to give your body energy and have many other functions such as in the endocrine system (the network of hormone-producing glands). The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. DHA and EPA are found in fish and other seafood. HiOmega^® 70% ALA alpha linolenic acid contains more omega-3 than any other vegetable source and less saturated fat than fish oils.

Fatty Acid Profiles for Vegetable Oils

HiOmega^® 70% ALA alpha linolenic acid contains more omega-3 than any other vegetable source. High linolenic acid flaxseed oil has an increased level of alpha-linolenic acid compared with conventional flaxseed oil; 70 % by weight vs. ca. 50% by weight.

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Table of Fatty Acid Profile Comparison To Fish Oils

A comparison of the fatty acid content of HiOmega flaxoil to common fish oils shows that HiOmega^® flax oil has only 7% saturated fat as compated to 20-30% saturated fat in fish oils. HiOmega^® flaxoil has 82% polyunsaturated fat as compared to 15-41% polyunsaturated fat in fish oils.

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Recommended Daily Intake of ALA

ALA Intake Life Stage Birth to 12 months* ALA (g) 0.5 g Life Stage Children 1-3 years ALA (g) 0.7 g Life Stage Children 4-8 years ALA (g) 0.9 g Life Stage Girls 9-13 years ALA (g) 1.0 g Life Stage Boys 9-13 years ALA (g) 1.2 g Life Stage Teen girls 14-18 years ALA (g) 1.1 g Life Stage Teen boys 14-18 years ALA (g) 1.6 g Life Stage Women ALA (g) 1.1 g Life Stage Men ALA (g) 1.6 g Life Stage Pregnant teens and women ALA (g) 1.4 g Life Stage Breastfeeding teens and women ALA (g) 1.3 g *As total omega-3s. All other values are for ALA alone. Data from The National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/

Life Stage ALA (g) Birth to 12 months* 0.5 g Children 1-3 years 0.7 g Children 4-8 years 0.9 g Girls 9-13 years 1.0 g Boys 9-13 years 1.2 g Teen girls 14-18 years 1.1 g Teen boys 14-18 years 1.6 g Women 1.1 g Men 1.6 g Pregnant teens and women 1.4 g Breastfeeding teens and women 1.3 g *As total omega-3s. All other values are for ALA alone. Data from The National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/ End of Table

NON-GMO

HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is non-GMO (not genetically modified). HiOmega^® flaxseed contains an exceptionally high quantity (700 mg ALA per gram of oil) of ALA omega-3. This trait was selected for over many years of plant breeding. Growing HiOmega^® flaxseed in cool northern climates with long daylight hours also helps increase the ALA omega-3 content in the seed. Conventional flaxseed typically contains 400 mg to 560 mg of ALA per gram of oil.

Sustainable Omega-3

HiOmega^® flax is an environmentally sustainable, vegetable source of omega-3 oil. HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is mechanically cold-pressed without the use of chemicals or solvents. The flax oil is mechanically filtered from the crushed seed.

HiOmega^® flaxseed is grown on family owned farms in the northern US and Canada. The long daylight hours and the cool weather ensure the highest omega-3 ALA content in the flaxseed. HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is All Natural Certified.

All Plant Based

HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is a vegetable source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. HiOmega^®is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, gluten free, keto and paleo diets.

Solar Powered

To affirm our committment to environmentally friendly, sustainable practices we are converting our manufacturing facility to solar power.

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Balance

The typical diet is high in omega 6 linoleic (LA) fatty acid and low in omega 3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). To correct this imbalance, it is recommended to increase intake of omega 3 alpha linolenic acid and decrease omega 6 fatty acids. Since omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids compete for the delta 6 desaturase enzyme, an increased omega 3 intake will increase conversion of alpha linolenic acid to long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. HiOmega^® flaxoil has a ratio of 7:1 omega 3:omega 6. This beneficial ratio is the best available in any oil. You can increase your dietary intake of omega 3 by adding HiOmega^® flaxoil to salad oils, take a HiOmega^® softgel as a dietary supplement every day or eat foods fortified with HiOmega^® flaxoil.

Conversion is not the only game in town

Omega 3 ALA fatty acids are also added directly to cell membranes. In a study at Harvard University, omega 3 ALA had effects equal to longer chain EPA and DHA.

FDA GRAS Affirmed

HiOmega^® flaxseed oil is FDA GRAS affirmed. Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) is the US Food and Drug Administration designation that indicates expert’s recognition of a food additive as safe. A panel of experts reviewed HiOmega^® flaxoil and scientific literature and concluded HiOmega^® flaxoil was safe. The review and the letter can also be on the FDA website as GRAS notification number GRN 256. Polar Foods, Inc. is committed to continuing research in HiOmega^® flaxoil and offers HiOmega^® flaxoil free of charge to researchers. As well, recent developments in flaxoil, flax lignan and flax meal research are posted on our website in News.

Label Claims

Typical label claims currently in use in the marketplace:

“Flaxseed is known to be the best source of Omega 3 ALA (alpha linolenic acid) an Essential Fatty Acid.”

“Adding Flaxseed oil 1300 mg to a healthy daily diet will provide concentrated essential fats that the body cannot naturally produce.”

Kosher Certified

HiOmega^® flaxoil is Kosher Certified.

Regulatory Approval in Europe

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approved an Article 14 children’s health claim linking ALA consumption and brain development. (March 2009)

No Allergens

HiOmega^® flaxoil does not contain common allergens. HiOmega^® contains no sugar, starch, artificial colors, artificial sweetener, flavors, corn, preservatives, soy, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy or egg products.

HiOmega^® flaxoil is Prop 65 compliant.

Packaging

Bulk, wholesale HiOmega^® flaxoil is packaged in 5 gallon (20 liter) pails, 195 kg drums, 925 kg IBC totes or 22,000 kg flexibags or tankers.

HiOmega^® powder is packaged in vacuum sealed, inert gas flushed packaging to preserve the essential fatty acids and prevent oxidation.

HiOmega^® softgels are packaged in bulk, wholesale 4000 to 5000 softgels per box.
We can assist you in bottling for private label retail sales.

Bulk, wholesale HiFat Flaxmeal is shipped by truck, hopper bottom or railcars.

Shelf Life

The shelf life of HiOmega^® flaxoil is two years (24 months) in the original sealed packaging. Once opened, HiOmega^® flaxoil should be blanketed under nitrogen and used within six months.

HiOmega^® powder is stable for 2 years in original packaging stored away in a cool, dry environment away from heat, light or moisture.

HiOmega^® softgels packaged in a HDPE bottle with plastic cap and enercon seal, normally have a shelf life of 3 years.

GMP Certified

HiOmega^® flaxoil, HiOmega^® powder and HiOmega^® softgels are manufactured in GMP certified facilities to ensure the highest quality, premium flaxoil product.