Unlike saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids which can be synthesized by all mammals, including humans, the omega-3 PUFA cannot be easily synthesized in the body and must be provided through the diet.
The unique feature of marine oils, such as seal oil, relates to their high content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and, to a lesser extent, docosapentaenoic acid (DPA). These PUFA are formed in unicellular phytoplankton and multicellular sea algae and eventually pass through the food web and become incorporated into the body of fish and higher marine species. The high content of omega-3 fatty acids in marine lipids is suggested to be a consequence of cold temperature adaptation in which omega-3 PUFA remain liquid and oppose any tendency to crystallize.
Research has confirmed what has been known for centuries - Flaxseed is an outstanding nutritional food source that can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many of today's chronic illnesses and diseases.
What isn't well known is that flaxseed can be difficult to digest and its nutrients poorly absorbed. Flaxseed has natural inhibitors to prevent digestion. This means the seed can be eaten, pass through the body and still grow into a plant. This is Nature's way of ensuring that animals, birds and humans distribute seeds. For example, when a person consumes whole flaxseeds in bread, there is NO nutritional benefit.
The way to overcome the problem created by these natural inhibitors is to sprout the seed. Sprouted Flax Powders are like no other flax products available on the market today.
Sprouting increases enzymes, which start the seed on its way to becoming a plant. When the flaxseeds begin to grow, the natural inhibitors that protect the seed from being digested are no longer present. Sprouting flax biologically activates the seed. The plant proteins, oils, starches and vitamins are now BIOAVAILABLE for human digestion, resulting in better absorption.
