Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Cold Press Flax Oil

Cold press flax oil is the edible oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant without the use of heat. Cold press flax oil is quite unique in that it is one of the few edible oils from plant sources that has alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is the precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), omega-3 essential fatty acids found in triglyceride-based fish oil as well as pure cod liver oil, and which are touted for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cold press flax oil is undoubtedly a healthy addition to your diet. However, reasonable consumption of this edible oil should still be considered.

Read further and discover more about the pros and cons of cold press flax oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this source of dietary fats.

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