Because a woman on the average modern diet will be lacking in Omega-3, this blend provides twice as much Omega-3 as Omega-6 to provide the crucial Omega-3s needed to build a healthy brain and body for the baby. The brain is developed in utero and supplementation with Essential Fatty Acids during this time aids in the "hardwiring" process in the brain of a newborn for things such as vision, feelings, movement and language, it can even help sleeping patterns! The blackcurrant and evening primrose seed oils contribute the secondary Omega-3, stearidonic acid (SDA) and the secondary Omega-6, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which are easier for your body to utilise because no conversion is required, ensuring your developing baby has the building blocks they need for a healthy brain, eye and nervous system and for general health of all body cells.
The pumpkin seed oil provides phytosterols (which possess anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation activities) and a wide range of vitamins (E and A) and minerals (selenium, zinc, calcium, copper, iron, manganese). The coconut oil provides lauric acid, which is the main fatty acid in breast milk and contributes to increased metabolic rate/energy levels and healthy skin.
flax bloom is pressed from certified organic seeds of flax (Linum usitatissimum - Linseed) golden flax, pumpkin and coconut. Uncertified blackcurrant and evening primrose seed oils are added. The oil is high quality, extra virgin, unrefined, and containing no toxic substances or cholesterol. The 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.
flax bloom is available in 500ml bottles, identifiable by pink and silver FSANZ compliant labels.
Certification
Contains 100% Certified Organic Flax and Safflower seed oils
About Waihi Bush
Functional Whole Foods New Zealand Ltd specialises in high quality cold-pressed oil products containing functional ingredients such as essential fatty acids, lignans, antioxidants, phytochemicals, proteins and dietary fibre.
The company evolved from Waihi Bush Ltd, a family business owned by the Musgrave family in Woodbury, South Canterbury. Waihi Bush Organic Farm remains the company's primary organic brand.
All Waihi Bush Organic Farm products are certified organic by AgriQuality. This certification is recognised by the International Federation and Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM).
Waihi Bush flax seed oil is fresh, cold-pressed and extra-virgin - nothing is added and nothing is removed. Waihi Bush Organic Farm products are protected from heat, light and air during manufacturing and packaging.
Their food safety system meets the requirements for a HACCP-based system. Our products are fully traceable from the farm to the consumer. The seed used to manufacture Waihi Bush Organic Farm products has been tested and found to be GE-free.