Cranberry Seed Oil - Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ Overview:

Where does cranberry oil come from?
How big is a cranberry seed?
How many seeds does it take to make cranberry seed oil?
What type of omega-3 comes from cranberries?
How is cranberry seed oil different from fish oil or flax oil?
What is so important about having a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6?

Where does cranberry oil come from?

Cranberry oil comes from the tiny seeds.

How big is a cranberry seed?

A cranberry seed is about the size of a pinhead.

How many seeds does it take to make cranberry seed oil?

Thousands. There are just over 20 seeds per cranberry and each seed can only produce about 15-20% cranberry oil.

What type of omega-3 comes from cranberries?

Alhpa-linolenic acid (ALA) is an Omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in flaxseed oil and other plant-based sources, such as hemp seed oil.

ALA is the precursor to EPA and DHA, which are typically found in fish oils. This means that your body converts the ALA into EPA and DHA as needed.

How is cranberry seed oil different from fish oil or flax oil?

Cranberry seed oil is the most stable oil on the market. Fish and flax oils are highly unstable, which give them the undesirable aftertastes they are known for. The stability comes from the abundance of antioxidants in the seeds.

While flax also contains ALA Omega-3, the ratios in cranberry seed oil are balanced with Omega-6 (linolenic acid, or LA). This ratio is critical as it is what your body needs to absorb and utilize both types of essential fatty acids.

Fish oils contain EPA & DHA, which are different chains of omega-3's. Your body has the ability to convert ALA into EPA and DHA.

What is so important about having a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6?

You have probably heard that you need more omega-3 in our diet and that you are likely to get sufficient amounts of omega-6. What most people don't understand is the importance of the "balance" – Your body needs a 1:1 ratio in order to properly metabolize and use these essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Health publications and practitioners have traditionally recommended supplements and foods rich in omega-3 (such as fish and flax) to counter the overabundance of the omega-6. The goal is to achieve a better balance of the EFAs, however, if your body does not receive both simultaneously, they are not nearly as efficacious as if taken together.

Mother nature's intended balance (1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6) lies within the cranberry seed. Our cold processing maintains the original phytonutrient profile as much as possible. This yields higher utilization and uptake by your body (bioavailability) of these and the numerous other nutrients in our formulas.

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