Essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are a form of polyunsaturated fats, the type of fats now called “good fats.” In fact, EFA’s aren’t just good, they’re essential to supporting optimum health. The body does not produce essential fatty acids; the only way to get them is through your diet or a supplementation program, thus making outside sources of these fats “essential.”

Many Americans have a diet rich in Omega-6 source foods (fried foods, margarine, whole-grain bread, baked goods, and other saturated fats), and low in Omega-3 source foods like fish. Due to these eating habits, the typical American diet contains as much as 20 times more Omega-6 than Omega-3’s. The consequences of this imbalance may include: dry skin, brittle nails, mood swings, unhealthy inflammatory response and immune weakness. Reducing your intake of Omega-6-rich foods while you increase your consumption of Omega-3-rich foods will further balance the equation.

FlaxSMART™ is a blend of organic flax oil, lipase and lignans. Each serving contains 1500mg of ALA, the parent Omega 3 fatty acid, which can be converted within the body into other omega fatty acids. Consuming flax oil with lignans may promote a healthy cardiovascular system*, promote healthy inflammatory response*, and maintain healthy hormone balance.