Flaxseed Oil Cold-Pressed & Omega-3-6-9 180 Softgels

Two Factual Corrections Worth Knowing

This product provides cold-pressed flaxseed oil delivering 550mg ALA (alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3), 167mg linoleic acid (omega-6), and 170mg oleic acid (omega-9) per softgel.

It’s important to correct a claim in this product’s own description: flaxseed oil does not contain EPA or DHA. These are the omega-3s found specifically in fish oil and algae oil, not in flaxseed oil, which provides ALA only — a genuinely different, plant-based omega-3. The body can convert some ALA into EPA and DHA, but this conversion is generally limited (typically well under 10%), so flaxseed oil isn’t a direct source of these specific fatty acids the way fish or algae oil is. Similarly, the “DHA contributes to normal vision” claim doesn’t apply to this specific product, since it contains no DHA.

On the cholesterol claim specifically: the EFSA authorisation for ALA contributing to normal blood cholesterol maintenance requires a daily intake of 2g of ALA to qualify. This product’s 550mg ALA per softgel falls well short of that threshold at the standard one-softgel daily dose — worth knowing if this specific claim was a reason for choosing this product.

Despite these corrections, flaxseed oil remains a genuine plant-based source of omega-3 (ALA), reasonable for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone avoiding fish-derived omega-3 sources — it’s simply a different fatty acid profile than fish oil, not a direct substitute providing the same EPA/DHA-specific benefits covered in our omega-3 guide.

Cold-pressed to preserve the oil’s natural composition, in an oxidation-resistant softgel format. Vegan (vegetable cellulose and glycerine softgel), free from GMOs, gluten, and common allergens. Take one softgel daily with a full glass of water, preferably with a meal. Not suitable for under-18s. Speak to your GP before use if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or under medical supervision.

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