Boost your body's ability to use the essential fatty acids.
This blend of cold-pressed from NZ-grown certified organic seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), Starflower or borage Seed, (Borago officinalis) has blackcurrant seed oil (uncertified) added to help kick-start the conversion of the plant-based omega-3 oils into the DHA that the body uses.
Flax boost's fatty acid profile includes five important polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids:
From flax seed oil we have the primary Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA), the primary Omega-6 linolenic acid (LA) and the monounsaturated Omega-9 oleic acid. Blackcurrant seed oil contributes the secondary Omega-3 stearidonic acid (SDA) and the secondary Omega-6 gamma linolenic acid (GLA). We add evening primrose seed oil to top up the GLA. It is easier for your body to utilise these secondary Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids because no conversion is required.

This wide range of naturally occurring fatty acids is what makes flax boost so special.

Why use it?
Some health problems can impair our ability to convert ALA and LA to the secondary Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. flax boost is therefore advised for people with stress, poor diet, vitamin/mineral deficiency, high alcohol intake, exposure to toxic chemicals, for smokers, and for people with illnesses such as hormone imbalance, infection, allergy, cardiovascular disease, cancer or diabetes GLA has been shown to bring improvement in PMS, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, asthma, cardiovascular disease, ADD/ADHD, osteoporosis, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and as an adjunct to cancer treatment

In short, flax boost should be the first choice for anyone wanting to ensure intake of a full range of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

More versatile than fish oil - Fish oils are often recommended because they contain secondary Omega-3 fatty acids rather than the primary ALA. With flax boost, you still get the benefit of secondary Omega-3 fatty acids plus so much more besides!

Delicious flavour with a hint of blackcurrant

A vegetarian source of Omega-3, proudly grown and manufactured in New Zealand. GMO-free.

For your convenience, flax boost is available in both liquid oil and capsule form.

Please note that GLA is contraindicated with temporal lobe epilepsy.

The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined, contains no toxic substances or cholesterol. All Waihi Bush oils are cold pressed in the absence of light, air and reactive metals and packaged in black HDPE plastic to further protect it against light damage.