Key Benefits of Flaxseed Oil in Food Production

While food ingredient supplier Bell Chem recognizes the importance of flaxseed oil — also recognized as flax oil or linseed oil — we realize that some clients may not. Below is information to assist in your choice of the best oil for your specific food production. Chances are, flaxseed oil will fill those needs and give your end users the benefit of better health. 

Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 fats, considered essential fats since our bodies cannot manufacture them; they must be obtained from our diets. This gives flaxseed oil an extremely important role in what we consume. How can it help your consumers? 

Contains omega-3 fats

When most consumers think of fat, they believe they need to cut it out of their diets. However, polyunsaturated omega-3 fats reduce the risk of heart disease and arrhythmia, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), blood clots, and even premature death for those with an underlying heart condition by lowering levels of cholesterol. Alpha linoleic acid (ALA) in particular has proven beneficial to treat obesity, insulin resistance, and may aid in preventing diabetic retinopathy.

Rich in lignans

Lignans are considered antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Antioxidants, such as the tocopherols, beta-carotene, phytosterols, polyphenols, and flavonoids present in flaxseed oil, are recognized as reducing oxidation of cells, which can damage or destroy them. 

Inflammation has been a hot topic for many years as contributing to dozens of health issues, such as heart disease, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. When cells are under the stress of countering excess oxygen, the addition of flaxseed oil to allay that stress also stanches inflammation, a response to cellular stress. These stressors may extend to the reduction of specific types of cancer, including breast cancer. 

Bone and muscle strength

Flaxseed oil stimulates osteoblast activity, which increases bone mineral density to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. For muscles, the composition of skeletal muscle cells’ semipermeable lipid membrane is strengthened with flaxseed oil.

Immunology boosting

A study determined that rats given a course of flaxseed oil over time were less susceptible to Streptococcus pheumoniae infections than those not dosed with flaxseed oil, proving the efficacy of flaxseed oil’s antimicrobial activities. At least 6 additional microbial families were thwarted by the immune system of animals dosed with flaxseed oil.

Bell Chem is your food ingredient supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including flaxseed oil. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.