Cold Pressed Linseed oil (linum usitatissimum)
INCI: Cold squeezed Linseed oil (linum usitatissimum)
Cold pressed flaxseed oil is the richest source of omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids in nature. The main omega 3 unsaturated fatty acid in flaxseed oil is α-linoleic acid which makes up about 50% of all the fatty acids in flaxseed oil. In addition to omega 3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil also contains omega 6 and omega 9 unsaturated fatty acids. Due to the essential fatty acids and the overall composition, flaxseed oil is intended for both prevention and treatment of many diseases. Potential cardioprotective mechanisms of omega 3 fatty acids based on observations could be: reduction of blood triglycerides, reduction of atherosclerotic plaques, antiarrhythmic action, action on coagulation and anti-inflammatory effect, reduction of pressure and improvement of endothelial function.