Is MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax
organic?
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax Products
(plain, cranberry and blueberry) are 100% natural, organic, and
free of GMOs (genetically modified organisms). They are independently
certified Organic, Kosher and Parve. All MegaOmega™ products are
manufactured in Canada in government inspected and certified GMP
facilities. with nothing added and nothing taken away.
Our flax is tested for food born bacteria and
pathogens. The following are monitored in our microbial
specifications:
Aerobic Plate Count
Coliforms
E. Coli
Salmonella
Listeria
Staphylococcus
Yeast and Mold
Our high quality sprouted flax delivers more
bioavailable nutrition (essential fatty acids, enzymes, lignans,
protein, vitamins, minerals) to our customers than any other
supplement because of the sprouting process. You are getting all
of the health benefits from eating an entire living plant.
What are Essential Fatty
Acids?
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are essential nutrients just
like other vitamins and minerals. EFAs are polyunsaturated fats,
which are considered "good" fats. EFAs contribute to the healthy
functioning of cell membranes, and are also critical for the
synthesis of eicosanoids, a family of hormone-like substances
that help in cell maintenance on a minute-to-minute basis. Just
like other essential vitamins and minerals, EFAs are necessary
for the maintenance of good health.
Research with EFA supplementation has shown promise in a
number of areas including: rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions
such as eczema and psoriasis, high blood cholesterol, coronary
heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure, high
blood triglycerides, and cancer.
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax is high
in the Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid ALA, what about the other
Omega 3's EPA and DHA?
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax is your best
source of ALA (alpha
linolenic acid), containing 2500mg per
serving. Your body converts ALA into the other Omega 3 Essential
Fatty Acids EPA and DHA. Ensuring that you consume enough ALA
will ensure your body has an adequate supply to create the EPA
and DHA it needs to keep you healthy.
Is MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax the same as Milled flaxseed?
No! MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax is far superior to milled flaxseed.
Flaxseeds, as with all
raw seeds, contain "enzyme inhibitors", meaning they are
designed to pass through the body undigested. Even if raw
flaxseed is milled, the enzyme inhibitors are still present.
Enzymes are the nutrients that aid in the elimination of toxins,
construction of new tissue, muscle, nerve cells, bones and skin.
Our natural, patented process deactivates the enzyme inhibitors,
giving MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax a rich enzyme
concentration that assists in the digestive process, helping
your body make better use of the Omega-3 essential fatty acids,
proteins, lignans, minerals and vitamins found in flaxseed. MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax Products have the highest combination of
protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, lignans and Omega-3
essential fatty acids of ANY flax product - oil, seed or milled
- on the market.
Are there any nutritional
differences between MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax, milled
and whole flax seed?
You get maximum nutrition and bioavailability
from MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax Products. See the
comparison link to see just how
different the various flax products are.
Is MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax better than flax oil?
Yes, by a "healthy"
margin.
MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax Products are a "whole food", with all the
nutritional benefits of flaxseed enhanced during our patented
growing process. In addition, the Omega-3s are stabilized,
meaning our product is stable at room temperature for more than
one year after opening. The Omega-3 essential fatty acids and
lignans are thermo-stable, allowing you to bake and cook with
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax Powders.
While flax oil is a good source of
Omega-3 essential fatty acids, that's all you get. All of the
other important nutrients like lignans, fiber, vitamins protein
and enzymes are gone. Flax oil is obtained by pressing raw flax
seed to expel the oil. Since flax oil is polyunsaturated, with
the main component being Omega-3 essential fatty acids, it
spoils very fast when heated or exposed to oxygen or light. It
should not be purchased after six months past the pressing date,
and should be consumed within three weeks of opening. When
choosing flax oil, or any edible oil for that matter, be very
careful. Labels are based on nutrition at time of manufacture,
not at the time when you purchase, so they may not deliver what
the label promises.
What is the difference
between MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax seed
and flaxseed oil?
The advantage of eating
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax over flax oil is that sprouted flax
seed is a complete food providing you with the benefits of Omega
3, 6 & 9 essential fatty acids, fiber, protein, lignans,
vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. Flax oil, expelled
from conventional flax seed, contains a fraction of the
essential fatty acids but not the fiber, protein, enzymes and
plant lignans (an anti-cancer agent). MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
Products give you all of the benefits of flax seed oil and much
more.
What is the shelf life of MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax?
Flax's essential fatty acids are increased and
stabilized though the sprouting process. This enables you to store MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
Products at room temperature (in a closed container) for up to
two years. Feel
free to
Store MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
Products in your fridge or freezer, cold will not harm it.
Is MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax good
for children?
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax is good for
children as well as adults. Children 70 lbs. to 105 lbs. can
consume up to 1/8 of a cup per day. Omega-3 is perfectly safe
for children to take, though practical problems can make it
difficult for children under 5. As far as amounts are concerned,
for children between 5 and 10 years of age, try to get an intake
between 1 and 2 teaspoons per day of MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax. For children over 10,
try to get an intake between 2 teaspoons and 1 tablespoon per day.
Can I take MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax during pregnancy or while nursing?
Yes!
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted
Flax can benefit both you and your baby. MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax will provide both you and your baby with
highly bioavailable nutrition including vital Omega 3 Essential
Fatty Acids and Lignans. Studies show that Omega 3 Fatty Acids
help mental development and to reduce incidence of
ADHD. Additionally it will gently
help prevent mother's pregnancy constipation.
If I am menopausal, can I
use MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax?
Definitely.
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted
Flax can supplement your daily requirement of fiber and
strengthen your immune and digestive systems, while helping ward
off the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause. MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax can also help to reduce your risk
of cardiovascular disease.
Will the fats from MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax make me fat?
No, Essential Fatty Acids
are good for you and will not make you fat.
Flax is an oil-bearing seed. It contains
the highest percentage of both "essential fats" [Omega-3 fatty
acid (linolenic acid) and Omega-6 fatty acid (linolenic acid)] of
any of the oil-bearing seeds. Essential fats are required for
the proper function of many organs, however, they are not
produced by the body. Therefore, essential fats must be supplied
by the diet.
You do not have to worry about calories
when you eat foods that contain a lot of essential fats. The
purpose of essential fatty acids is not to provide energy or to
store fat - they supply the body with hormone-like substances
called prostaglandins and eicosanoids, which ensure the proper
function of the brain, nervous system, skin and sexual organs.
Our bodies use these substances to function and prevent disease.
I am on the Low Carb
Lifestyle, Can I use MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax?
Definitely, it will help your lifestyle.
MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax will provide you with many nutrients you require
on the low carb lifestyle plan. The plan is lacking in vitamins,
minerals, enzymes, lignans and Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids all
of which are provided in each serving of MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax along with 2 g of
protein and
only 1g net carbohydrates.
See Low Carb
Lifestyle for more information.
Is MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax difficult to digest?
No. In fact it is easier to digest than any
other Flax products because it is the only flax product which is
rich in its own naturally occurring enzymes. Additionally MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax's
nutritional components (Omega 3, 6 & 9 essential fatty acids,
fiber, protein, plant lignans (an anti-cancer agent), vitamins,
minerals, enzymes and amino acids) are highly bioavailable
allowing your body to easily digest and absorb them.
How can I take MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax seed
with me when I travel?
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax Products are
great for traveling. Just pack a new bottle with you in your
luggage when you travel. Because it is stable and doesn't
require refrigeration it will arrive fresh with you and provide
all the health and nutrition from home.
I have
diabetes,
can I add MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax to any
of my meals?
You can add MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
Products to any of your meals, just make sure that you account
for the carbohydrates. Another advantage of flaxseed is that it
will tend to even out the blood glucose response after a meal.
How much MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax should
I take daily?
Most people eat 1/8 cup to 3/8 cup per day (20
to 70 grams) depending on age, weight and health objectives. To
get the maximum nutrition and health benefits we recommend
taking 2 to 5 tablespoons per day.
Is MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax good
for women during
menopause? I am currently taking 1 Tablespoon of flax oil, but was
told it does not contain what we need, is this true?
Yes. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax contain
lignans which are anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and
anti-cancer. Virtually none of these vital preventative lignans
found in MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax end up in flax oil. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
contains phytoestrogens and lignans which are essential plant
estrogens. Phytoestrogens are different than estrogens because
phytoestrogens do not stimulate the growth of cancerous cells
and they help prevent breast cancer. Phytoestrogens also relieve
some of the minor symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety and
irritability.
Does MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax work
for constipation?
Yes, MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax works
excellent for people suffering from
constipation or diarrhea. For people that suffer from
constipation, MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax moves through the
digestive tract quickly and results in softer stools. It is
important to drink water directly after consuming MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
since it can absorb 10 to 14 times its weight in liquid. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
will help cleanse the colon and continued usage can help avoid
colon cancer. For people with chronic diarrhea or IBS, flax seed
will add substance to your stool.
Can't you tell
high-quality flax seed just by looking at it?
No, there are many
factors involved in selecting high-quality flax seed.
Some quality factors are visible and
some are not. Dark or discolored seeds usually means an increase
in the amount of immature or damaged seeds. Dark or damaged seed
can reduce the fatty acid content and increase rancidity. What
is not visible and extremely important when selecting
high-quality flax seed, is the presence of molds and bacteria.
We use only the highest quality flaxseed
for our MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax Products.
All seed lots undergo a rigorous inspection by our Quality
Assurance team prior to being accepted into inventory. We
perform visual inspections for debris, dark and damaged seed, we
do density, purity and germination testing and our lab performs
microbiological testing for molds, yeasts and pathogens. Our
inspection criteria is the highest in the industry, so you can
be assured of superior products.
Is MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax a food?
Yes, MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
is a natural food containing Omega 3, 6 & 9 essential fatty
acids, fiber, protein, plant lignans (an anti-cancer agent),
vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids.
Can I cook with MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax
Powders?
Yes you can!
Unlike flax oil, and milled flax seed, MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
can be used in baking cookies, cakes, pies, casseroles, etc. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
is a stable product. B incorporating it into you recipes you can
increase your health with every bite of your favorite foods. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
powder makes great addition to all your favorite recipes.
Should I take an
occasional break from using MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax?
No.
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax is a highly nutritious
food, designed by nature to provide vital nutrients
(fiber, Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids, lignans, vitamins,
minerals, enzymes and protein) to your body on a daily basis.
Just as there is no need to take an occasional break from eating
fruit, there is no need to interrupt your use of MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax.
Can I use MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax when I'm fasting?
Yes, it will actually
enhance your fast.
Many users have enjoyed the benefits of
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax during cleansing
fasts. Since MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax
improves your digestive and elimination functions, it can
enhance your detoxification process.
I'm healthy and I
eat a balanced diet. Will MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax benefit
me?
Absolutely!
Good health is a process, not a destination.
We must constantly work at improving our health in order to
realize our potential. We live in a toxic world with our bodily
systems under constant attack. And virtually no-one gets enough
fiber, lignans or Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids each day; even
the most nutritious diet can use assistance in maintaining good
health.
Can I feed MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax to my pets?
Please do, they will love
you for it.
Your pets will experience the same health
improvements from MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax that you do. Its
easy enough to mix in their food. Most pets love the taste
especially horses and dogs. Remember that the serving size must
be adjusted for their body weight (1 teaspoon per 75 pounds each
day).
I have allergies and am
very sensitive. Can I use MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax?
Yes.
Many people with multiple allergies benefit
from using MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax. Since
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax (plain) is a single
ingredient product made only from Organic
Sprouted Flax, unless you have an allergy to flax, you
should be fine. MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax does not contain any
genetically modified organisms, chemicals, gluten, yeast, corn,
wheat, sugar, salt, soy, starch, dairy, citrus, preservatives,
colours, flavours, meat or bee products.
I have celiac disease and need to follow a gluten-free
diet. Can I use MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax?
Yes!
MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax is an entirely
gluten-free product. It is completely allergen-free, safe and
beneficial for celiacs.
Can I Overdose on MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax?
No
It is not possible to "overdose" on MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax. In thousands of
studies worldwide, no serious side effects of flax
supplementation have ever been reported. Minor side effects may
include: bloating, nausea, upset stomach, and burping. These
effects are due to the increase in fiber from your current
levels. These effects are usually short term while your body is
adjusting to getting more fiber. To avoid these minor side
effects, take MegaOmega™
Organic Sprouted Flax with meals, start
with lower doses and increase gradually, and/or divide the daily
dose into smaller portions. Dividing the dose helps absorption
and minimizes side effects.
What are my Omega-3 essential fatty acid requirements?
The Food and Nutrition Board of the
Institute of Medicine released some information about our
omega-3 fat requirements in 2002. The requirements vary based on
age and gender. Although many believe that these values are
conservative (low) they can be viewed as good starting points.
For more detailed information see
requirements.
I'm concerned about Genetically Modified or GMO products.
Does MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax contain any GMOs?
Absolutely none.
We share your concern
regarding genetically modified ingredients (also known as
frankenfoods) and their impact on our health. MegaOmega™ Organic
Sprouted Flax is independently certified free of genetically
modified ingredients.
What standards are
maintained during production?
Strict quality and
production standards.
The production processes for MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
are governed by strict standards used during the production of
medicines. Our production facility is government-inspected
and certified kosher. All of our processed undergo regular
stringent reviews to ensure their accuracy and integrity.
I'm concerned about
protecting the environment. Is MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
a "low impact" product?
Definitely.
We share your concern and embrace
environmentally responsible practices in all phases of our
business. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
is 100% natural with no chemicals of any kind used in the
manufacturing process. The bottles are fully recyclable and
orders to your local store are packed in recyclable cartons.
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