Flax Oil £7.95 BUY NOW Flax oil, also known as Linseed oil or flax seed oil is a clear to yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae). Flax oil is obtained by pressing, followed by an optional stage of solvent extraction.. Flax Oil as a nutritional supplement Food-grade flaxseed oil is cold-pressed, obtained without solvent extraction, and marketed as edible flaxseed oil. Fresh, refrigerated and unprocessed, linseed oil is used as a nutritional supplement. It contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha-linolenic acid, which has been suggested to be beneficial for reducing inflammation leading to atherosclerosis, preventing heart disease and arrhythmia, and is required for normal infant development. Regular flaxseed oil contains between 52 and 63 % alpha linolenic acid. Plant breeders have developed flaxseed with high alpha linoleic acid content (70 %) and very low alpha linolenic acid content (< 3%). Although flax seeds themselves contain lignans, a class of phytoestrogens considered to have antioxidant and cancer preventing properties, the extracted linseed oil does not contain the lignans found in flax seed, and therefore does not have the same antioxidant properties. In fact, flax seed oil is easily oxidized, and rapidly becomes rancid with an unpleasant odor unless refrigerated. Even when kept under cool conditions it has a shelf life of only a few weeks. Oil with an unpleasant or rancid odor should be discarded. Rancid oils contribute to the formation of free radicals and may be carcinogenic. Nutrient content per 100 ml Typical Fatty Acid Content % Energy 3348 kJ (813 kcal) Protein <0.1g Carbohydrate 11.1g of which sugars 0.0g Fat 85.4g Of which saturates 7.51g Mono-un saturates 17.08g (Omega 9) Poly-un saturates 59.78g Alpha linolenic acid 45.26g (Omega 3) Linoleic acid 14.52g (Omega 6) Fibre 0.0g Sodium <0.1g Nutrition information from the Flax per 1 Tbsp (5 ml) Calories: 15.63 Total fat: 0.38g Omega-3: 2.26g Omega-6: 0.85g Omega-9: 0.72g Flax seed oil contains no significant amounts of protein, carbohydrates, or fiber. A good omega 3 / 6 / 9 blend is 2 tablespoons of organic unrefined flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon of organic unrefined sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of organic unrefined sunflower oil. Combine and blend, add to anything you like other than hot food or take 1 tablespoon straight from the spoon per day. Other Uses Paint binder: Linseed oil is the most commonly used carrier in oil paint. It can also be used as a painting medium, making oil paints more fluid, transparent and glossy. It is available in varieties such as Cold Pressed, alkali refined, sun Bleached, sun thickened, and polymerized (stand oil). Putty: Glazing putty, consisting of a paste of chalk powder and linseed oil, is a traditional sealant for glass windows that dries hard within a few weeks and can then be painted over. Wood Finish: When used as a wood finish, linseed oil does not cover the surface as varnish does, but soaks into the (visible and microscopic) pores, leaving a shiny but not glossy surface that shows off the grain. Wood treated with linseed oil is resistant to denting and scratches are easily repaired, but the wood and oil surface is not as hard as a modern varnish, and it slowly absorbs moisture if allowed to stay wet. Soft wood benefits from the protection from denting but requires more applications and even more drying time than harder wood does, if the grain is to be completely filled. The oil penetrates deeply and fills the grain, because it dries slowly and shrinks little or not at all on hardening. Like other oil finishes Garden furniture treated with linseed oil may develop mildew. Linseed oil is not completely denatured, so it can encourage rather than discourage mildew growth. Oiled wood is yellowish and darkens with age. It is a traditional finish for gun stocks, but a very fine finish may require months to obtain. Several coats of linseed oil is the traditional protective coating for the raw willow wood of cricket bats, and thus has a special cultural place in cricket-playing countries. Fire departments treat the wood handles of hand tools that have metal implements (axes, plaster hooks etc.) on them with Linseed oil as it does not create static electricity, unlike synthetic wood finishes like varnishes. Linseed oil is often used by billiards/pool cue-makers for the shaft portion of the cue. Linseed oil is also commonly used as a lubricant / protectant for wooden recorders. BUY NOW

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