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Basic Product Questions
- All of the Omega Fields products come in a powder form.
- None of the Omega Fields products require refrigeration but are best kept in as cool and dry of place as possible (especially in hot, humid temperatures).
- Please call to discuss specific feeding concerns or questions.
More Questions...
Does the omega-3 in flax have a blood thinning
(anti-coagulant) effect like the omega-3 in fish oil does?
Yes, Omega-3 in flax does have a blood thinning effect like the Omega-3 in fish. Among it's many benefits, Omega-3 also slows the formation of blood clots -- which could be as effective in the prevention of cardiovascular disease as the large-scale use of drugs.
I would like to share a wonderful explanation of how Omega-3 fatty acids keep blood clots from forming taken from the book, The Omega Plan, written by Dr. Artemis Simopoulos: A blood clot can be likened to a creation of papier-mâché. The "glue" is provided by your blood platelets, and the shredded newspaper is provided by "fibrinogen," long strands of protein that circulate in your bloodstream. Under certain conditions, the fibrinogen becomes entangled with the platelets and other elements, resulting in a thrombus, or clot. A recent survey showed that people with high level of fibrinogen had five times the normal risk of heart attack, recurrent heart attack, and premature death. Omega-3 oils keep unwanted clots from forming in two ways. First, they make your platelets less "gluey", making it less likely they will stick together. Second, they decrease the production of fibrinogen. The end result is a greatly reduced risk of a heart attack.
Is flax sold for animal purposes lesser quality than for human purposes, i.e. is it safe for human consumption when sold for animal consumption? What is the difference?
Omega Fields flax is premium, non-GMO, high-quality, cleaned to 99.9% purity, human-grade flax. Our business has made the decision to use only this highest quality flax for all of our human and animal products. Feed-grade flax is a lesser quality flax that contains different percentages of Omega-3 and has a high percentage (up to 8%) of dockage. Dockage is debris from the field and can be toxic and bad tasting weed seeds, dirt, bugs, or even manure. Perhaps this is how some companies can offer such low prices.
- OMEGA FIELDS contracts for a specific stable palatable variety of flax containing more Omega-3.
- We use our own patented stabilization process to provide a stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet.
- OMEGA FIELDS stabilization process binds (chelates) the naturally occurring lignans (powerful antioxidants) in the flax seed to those wonderful essential fatty acids. Therefore, when the seeds are ground, the antioxidants serve to protect the integrity of the essential fatty acids for a year, and they get transferred to your horse's blood serum.
- Another part of our stabilization process includes the inclusion of B-6 and Zinc when the seeds are going through the grinding process. B-6 and Zinc not only enhance the stabilization of the essential fatty acids, but also fortify the ground flax seed with the nutrients used by the horse's digestive system when flax seed is being metabolized.
OMEGA FIELDS has never compromised the quality of our products and we never will.
I just read in MedScape of a urological study involving the use of Enreco Flaxseed for patients with prostate cancer. I would like to know where to purchase the same product as used. I would also like to know where to obtain this product. Thank you, M. Aronson
Thank you for your email and your interest in the ENRECO® stabilized ground flax seed used in Duke University's urological study for patients with prostate cancer. We are very pleased to have a long-term association with Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefreid and Duke University regarding prostate cancer prevention research -- relevant to so many men and their families in these times.
Omega Fields® Health is a retail branch of ENRECO®, INC. -- manufacturer of stabilized ground flax ingredients and products.
Simply Omega-3™ is the same stabilized ground flax that was used by the men in Duke University's urological study for patients with prostate cancer. Simply Omega-3 is our pure stabilized, ground, fortified flax seed supplement - with 2500 mg of Omega-3 per 15 grams (2 Tablespoons) serving. Simply Omega-3 has the highest Omega-3 amount per serving. Note: 30 gr was the amount that was recommended in the Duke University Study to help reduce the tumor size and/or help prevent prostate cancer.
Mega Omega® is our supplement formula using stabilized ground flax, plant and vitamin based antioxidants, and minerals.
Simply Omega-3 and Mega Omega®. They can be mixed in a fruit smoothie, hot or cold cereal, cottage cheese, juice of your choice, yogurt or pudding, or ice cream AND you can use them in baking and cooking. You can take advantage of quantity discounts when purchasing 6 each or 12 each 1 lb pouches of Simply Omega-3 or Mega Omega®.
You can have confidence in the Premium, Human-Grade, Non-GMO, 99.9% Pure, Triple-Cleaned, Stabilized, Ground, Fortified Flax we use in our Omega Fields' formulas -- as it is protected from rancidity or loss of nutritional value:
- Proprietary stabilization technology (developed by our company and patented 20 years ago) provides a stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet. Note: The process is all natural, nothing is added, no chemicals used, the ground flax is kosher certified -- stabilization consists of how we handle the seed.
- Proprietary stabilization technology includes the inclusion of B-6 and Zinc when the seeds are going through the grinding process. B-6 and Zinc not only enhance the stabilization of the essential fatty acids, but also fortify the ground flax seed with the nutrients used by the body when flax seed is being metabolized. Since flaxseed naturally contains B-6 and Zinc antagonists, it is necessary to fortify ground flaxseed with Vitamin B-6 and Zinc.
- ENRECO's manufacturing facility is AIB (American Institute of Bakers) approved with an Superior Rating -- assuring the highest quality control and product safety.
- Flaxseed is contracted for and purchased from northern Canadian producers. Because of the rich soil and short, intense growing season -- the flaxseed from northern Canada contains a higher percentage of Omega-3 than other flaxseeds.
- High quality standards mean that we reject more seed than we accept. Who do you think accepts the inferior seed we reject?
We are very proud that our stabilized ground flaxseed formulas -- Simply Omega-3 and Mega Omega® -- are the only ground flaxseed supplements in the marketplace today with a 12 month Freshness Guarantee when stored at room temp of 74º F. or less.
You can always take advantage of convenient online ordering 24/7/365 at www.omegafieldshealth.com, or call toll-free at 1-877-663-4203. Product will be delivered to your door via FedEx from our manufacturing facility in Newton, Wisconsin. You can take advantage of quantity discounts when purchasing 6 each or 12 each 1 lb pouches of Simply Omega-3 or Mega Omega®.
You say your stabilized flax seed works at the cellular level to provide it’s many health benefits. Please explain.
Flax seed is the richest plant source of Omega -3 essential fatty acid. Omega 3 is necessary for cell membrane integrity. Cell membrane integrity can be compromised by excess acidity at the cell levels and by too high levels of inflammatory fatty acids like Omega-6 from vegetable oils, and grain - and trans fats from processed foods, and animal fat products. If those membranes become deformed they cannot facilitate the elimination of metabolic wastes nor can they allow entry to the cell of nutrients either. The cell membrane also is important in energy production … the electrolytes of magnesium and potassium inside the cell interact across the cell membrane with the electrolytes sodium and calcium in the fluid outside the cell to produce electrical energy. If the membrane is damaged from a deficiency of Omega-3, calcium and sodium rush into the cell and shut down the life forces.
I'm taking 6 tablespoons of Mega Omega a day. I'm thinking of adding Delicious Greens and Perfect Purples to my health drink. Is this over doing it? Would it taste okay? I'm not a great eater, so i try to put the best product in my daily drink. I mix in milk with protein powder. I'm taking Naturesway vegetable and fruit capsules and I'm wondering if your product might be better! Thank you, Michelle
Well, Michelle, your question is a pretty easy one for me to answer -- as I currently make a daily breakfast smoothie using Mega Omega, Delicious Greens, and Perfect Purples -- mixed with fruit juice, soy milk, and frozen fruit. I also add rice protein powder. I've been using our stabilized ground whole flax seed (rich source of Omega-3, soluble and insoluble fiber, and lignans) for over ten years -- as long as I've been privileged to work for this company! I really like the Mega Omega, because of the plant and vitamin based antioxidants added to the stabilized ground flax base -- and the little bit of crystalline corn fructose (safe sweetener with low GI rating) makes it very tasty. I'll share with you my reasoning and personal opinion for choosing the blend.
For a number of years I've read many, many health related articles and scientific studies (from various sources) concerning the importance and beneficial effects of getting a wide variety of plant and vitamin based antioxidants into the diet. They agreed on the point that a synergistic blend of antioxidants enables the individual antioxidants in the blend to provide more life, effectiveness, and longer-lasting free-radical-busting power to the other antioxidants. The word synergistic basically means that things working together are more powerful than each individual component on their own. I also learned that antioxidants have a proven record for helping our bodies prevent debilitating disease. That sounded very good to me! The problem was that if you had to take that many pills or capsules -- it wouldn't be very realistic for me on a consistent day-to-day basis. I definitely needed something more user-friendly!
I became interested in the Delicious Greens and Perfect Purples as a tasty and convenient source of vegetable and fruit based antioxidant powdered drink blends when Omega Fields was researching selection of the best products we could find to offer on our Omega Fields Health website. We chose Delicious Greens 8000 and Perfect Purples to represent our choice of the best-tasting, most effective, powdered vegetable and fruit based antioxidant blends. That's when I started adding 1/2 scoop of each to my daily breakfast smoothie.
Personally, I love my morning smoothie, and I mentally pat myself on the back when I drink it down the last drop and think to myself, "Good for you, Bonnie!" I feel good, have plenty of energy, and enjoy life! I have a feeling you look at life in the same way, Michelle!
Bottom Line: You are not over doing it by mixing Mega Omega, Delicious Greens, and Perfect Purples -- in fact, it's the perfect tri-mix to provide Omega-3, fiber, vitamins, and synergistic antioxidants for optimal health and vitality. Keep in mind that proper exercise and smart nutritional choices are always part of a healthy lifestyle. Check with your doctor before starting on a strenuous exercise program.
Bon Appétit!
Do Omega-3 supplements made from flax provide the same benefits as Omega 3 supplements made from fish oil? This is in regard to human supplements. Thank you.Audrey Koehler
Thank you for your email and your question on flax versus fish oil supplementation for Omega-3. First let's take a look at flax seed supplements (1) and then fish oil supplements (2):
(1) Flax Seed Supplements:
Flax seed and the oil it contains are considered a whole food. Flax seeds are a rich source of the essential Omega3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid -- ALA -- (named essential because they must come from outside the body-in the diet). Once consumed, it can be transformed by enzymes in the body to the ultra polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid -- EPA -- and Docosahexaenoic acid -- DHA -- commonly found in fish. ALA, EPA, and DHA form vital structural parts of every one of the billions of cells in the body, especially brain, eye and all organ cells.
Flaxseeds are not only high in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, they are also high in plant lignans -- particularly SDG -- that are believed to play a role in fighting a broad range of cancer types. The plant lignans present in ground flax (43 mg per tablespoon) are fiber-like phytochemicals that are transformed into “animal” lignan in the colon by bacteria. Lignans are naturally found in foods high in dietary fiber, and are structurally similar to estrogens (phyto estrogens). Like natural estrogens, they can bind to estrogen receptors, but without causing abnormal changes. Plant lignans have been shown to help inhibit abnormal cell growth and help the immune system do its job. Flaxseed is the most abundant source of plant lignans. Stabilized ground flaxseed is one of the safest ways to get cancer-fighting Omega-3 and lignans into the body.
Flax seed is a good source of fiber that helps stabilize blood sugar so that you feel full longer and you have the energy to live an active lifestyle in between meals instead of snacking. It also keeps everything flowing consistently through the digestive process -- helping to relieve constipation and aiding in the prevention of colon cancer.
Because of it's high oil content, ground flax seed starts oxidizing as soon as the hard outer shell is broken by grinding. Since flax seeds need to be ground to impart the bioavailability of all its nutrients -- you need to make sure to use stabilized ground flax from a reputable source. This safe and convenient stabilized ground flax seed is found in two products from Omega Fields Health -- Simply Omega-3 and Mega Omega.
You can have confidence in the Premium, Human-Grade, Non-GMO, 99.9% Pure, Stabilized, Ground, Fortified Flax we stabilized and grind for use in our formulas -- as it is protected from rancidity or loss of nutritional value:
- Proprietary stabilization technology (developed by our company and patented 20 years ago, this year!) provides a stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet. Note: The process is all natural, nothing is added, no chemicals, and the ground flax is kosher certified -- stabilization consists of how we handle and process the seed.
- Proprietary stabilization technology includes the inclusion of B-6 and Zinc when the seeds are going through the grinding process. B-6 and Zinc not only enhance the stabilization of the essential fatty acids, but also fortify the ground flax seed with the nutrients used by the body when flax seed is being metabolized. Since flaxseed naturally contains B-6 and Zinc antagonists , it is necessary to fortify ground flaxseed with Vitamin B-6 and Zinc to assure proper nutrient absorption.
- Omega Fields' manufacturing facility is AIB* Quality Seal approved with highest rating -- SUPERIOR -- assuring the highest quality and safety. *Note: The American Institute of Baking (AIB) Quality Seal is a program for food-grade manufacturing plants that establishes and recognizes a standard for consistency in product quality and safety. ENRECO® / Omega Fields® is proud to have earned the AIB “SUPERIOR” Rating.
- Flaxseed is contracted for and purchased from northern Canadian producers. Because of the rich soil and short, intense growing season -- the flaxseed from northern Canada contains a higher percentage of Omega-3 than other flaxseeds.
High quality standard mean that we reject more seed than we accept. Who do you think accepts the inferior seed we reject?
(2) Fish Oil Supplements:
Pure encapsulated fish oil supplements (you must make sure they are of highest purity) specifically contain the Omega-3 essential fatty acids -- EPA and DHA. They do not, however, contain ALA, lignans, or fiber. But not all fish oil supplements are equal in value or effectiveness. Many, manufactured from the liver of fish, contain dangerous levels of toxins and pollutants. Others contain unnecessary, sometimes harmful fillers. What this means is that careful scrutiny and selection of high grade concentrated fish oil is absolutely necessary. In high grade concentrated fish oil, most or all of the impurities have been removed and this oil can be concentrated to contain much higher levels of omega-3s. The most effective and simple strategy is to find an omega 3 product that has gone through rigorous distillation and testing processes to ensure its purity.
Omax 3 is one such product. Developed by physicians and scientists from Yale University School of Medicine, Omax 3 has virtually eliminated the contamination problem first, by using sequential, state of the art molecular distillation techniques to remove toxins and secondly, by testing the product independently before it is certified to be free from pollutants. This double stage process ensures that Omax 3 is a highly concentrated, 100% natural, premium omega-3 supplement.
Bottom-line:
Both sources of Omega-3 (stabilized ground flax seed (plant based) and fish oil supplements (animal based)) -- are excellent supplements for anyone looking to supplement Omega-3 in their diet.
Personally, I take both every day -- 1 serving of Mega Omega and 1/2 serving of Omax3 -- just to ensure myself I'm getting all the Omega-3s and other nutrients my body needs. If I had to choose one over the other I would choose Mega Omega or Simply Omega-3 -- just because ground flax has so much more to offer than just the Omega-3. It all depends on what you are looking for.
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