HEALTH SOLUTIONS:： RECOMMENDED USE：A source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. DOSAGE FORM：Softgels RECOMMENDATIONS：Adults take 2 softgels one to three times per day. DESCRIPTION: Each easy-to-swallow softgel of Quest Flax Seed Oil contains 1000 mg of flax (Linum usitatissimum) seed oil.* *Certified organic This product does not contain corn, dairy, egg, gluten, lactose, shellfish, sugar, sulphites, or yeast. Recommended Daily Allowance: : Dosage varies, depending on age. Food Sources: Flax seeds. Causes of Defi ciency: Diet deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and excessive in omega-6 fatty acids. Symptoms of Defi ciency: High cholesterol, sore joints. Complementary Nutrients: A healthy diet. HOW IT WORKS: Flax seeds contain the essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid). Our body cannot make EFAs, so we must obtain them from our diet or supplementation. Because we tend to consume a lot of vegetable oils, we get enough omega-6s in our diet, but not enough omega-3s, and therefore, a deficiency in omega-3s is thought to be quite common. Flax seed oil, which is high in omega-3s relative to omega-6s, can help us keep a balance of EFAs that suits our body chemistry. EFAs act as anti-inflammatories, and they are beneficial in reducing the risk of heart attack and arthritis, lowering cholesterol, and improving brain function and skin health. They are also required for growth and development of the brain, nervous system, adrenal glands, sex organs, and eyes. In addition, they maintain the health of cell membranes, produce hormones and brain chemicals, and regulate various cell processes. DID YOU KNOW… Flax is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants. It has been used as food and medicine for thousands of years, and fl ax fi bre has served to make linen for clothing since ancient Egyptian times. RESEARCH: Clinical studies suggest that flax seed oil may be helpful in reducing the risk of a variety of conditions, including heart disease. Evidence suggests that people who eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack. Omega-3s may reduce heart disease risks through a variety of ways, including making platelets less “sticky,” reducing inflammation, promoting blood vessel health, and reducing the risk of arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). Several human studies also suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure. SIDE EFFECTS: No side effects expected at recommended dosage. High doses of fish oil may cause belching, flatulence, nausea, bloating, and diarrhea. INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinners. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.