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 Founded in 1991, Northern Edge processes only certified organic flaxseed that is grown north of the 53rd parallel, cleaned to a standard of 99.9% food pure for human consumption. Whole Milled Flax Seed grown north of the 53rd parallel is the highest quality in the world and contains 38-44% oil and up to 60% of this oil is Linolenic Acid (Omega 3), which is an essential Fatty Acid. An ideal solution to aid the body in oxygen absorption among other health benefits.
Northern Edge uses a special "cold mill" (millhead temperatures under 42 Celsius) process to enhance digestibility and bioavailability, using a patented flaking process that breaks up the seed, yet leaves the oil within the seed. This flaxseed is milled, not ground or crushed, in order to leave as much of the oil as possible within the cell walls (not exposed to oxygen).
This flax can be eaten raw, blended into drinks, sprinkled on ice cream or cooked and baked into items without losing it's nutritional value.
Northern Edge Flaxseed combines the benefits obtained from consuming flaxseed oil, fiber products, lignan and mucilage (soluble fiber), and high quality protein all in one complete wholesome product.
Be wary: whole unmilled flaxseed is NOT digestible by humans. It only acts as a laxative. (In fact it moves so efficiently that after it passes through the digestive tract it can be planted and it will grow.) It needs to be milled to allow the digestive tract to absorb the nutrients contained in the seed. However, bulk milled flaxseed may rapidly go rancid by exposing the essential fatty acids to light and air, resulting in a poor shelf-life.
Flax is the best known source for the two most essential acids: Linoleic (LA, (18:2) and Linolenic (LNA. (18:3) foes of heart attacks, breast and colon cancer, arthritis, severe menstrual cramps - even depression.
Donald O. Rudin, M.D., a medical researcher, contends that the level of Linolenic acid in the American diet has been reduced 80% in the last 100 years. Dr. Rudin found that Omega 3 Fatty Acids deficiency is the basic cause of major mental illness today.
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