Huile de lin - Complément alimentaire végétal riche en oméga-3

L'huile de lin est une source végétale riche en acide alpha-linolénique (ALA), un acide gras oméga-3 qui contribue à la santé cardiovasculaire.
Catégorie
Supplément
Où l’obtenir
Disponible en pharmacies, magasins de produits biologiques et sur des sites de e-commerce spécialisés.
Composition
Huile de graines de lin, gélatine, glycérine, vitamine E
Teneur en oméga-3 (ALA)
De 200 à 1200 mg par gélule
Certifications
Bio, Vegan
Convient aux végétariens
Oui
Origine des ingrédients
Culture biologique en Europe
Posté par Dr. Angela Bonato, révisé par Dr. Amélie Gavard

FAQ sur Flaxseed Oil


Crédit d'image : walmart.com

What are the health benefits of flaxseed oil?

Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax lignans have potential health benefits such as in reduction of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune and neurological disorders. Flax protein helps in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and in supporting the immune system.

Where does flaxseed oil come from?

Flaxseed oil, which is available in liquid and capsule form, comes from the seed of the flax plant. “It’s obtained by cold pressing ripened and dried fresh flax seeds,” explains Peart. “This releases the oil.” This method produces an oil with more health benefits. “Cold pressing retains the antioxidants that can be damaged by heating.”

What fatty acids are in flaxseed oil?

Of all lipids in flaxseed oil, α- linolenic acid is the major fatty acid ranging from 39.00 to 60.42 % followed by oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids (Table 2 ), which provides an excellent ω-6:ω-3 fatty acid ratio of approximately 0.3:1 (Pellizzon et al. 2007 ).

Is flaxseed a functional food?

Flaxseed is regaining its status as a functional food after centuries of use as natural medicine. Flaxseeds can be used as roasted and milled seeds, while flaxseed oil can be used in various food formulations in the form of neat oils, stable emulsions and micro- and nano-encapsulated powder.

Références sur Flaxseed Oil

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur Flaxseed Oil, envisagez d’explorer les liens ci-dessous :

Explorer les sujets connexes