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We wish to advise our loyal customers that due to the 300% increase in the cost of our Organic brown Flax Seed over the last year that we are having to restructure the pricing of our products.

A diet rich in fish, omega 3 oils, fruit and vegetables can lower the chances of dementia by up to 60 per cent, research suggests.

But 'overdosing' on omega 6 fats - found in sunflower oil - could double the risk, say researchers.

In research published in the journal Neurology, French scientists examined the diets of 8,000 men and women over 65. Those who regularly consumed omega 3-rich oils, such as flaxseed and walnut oil, reduced their risk of dementia by 60 per cent.

Those who ate fruit and vegetables daily cut their dementia risk by 30 per cent.

Eating fish at least once a week reduced the risk of dementia by up to 40 per cent.

But those with an 'unblanced' diet overloaded with omega 6 oils such as sunflower or grapeseed oil in preference to omega 3 oils were twice as likely to develop dementia.

A balanced diet should contain a correct ration of fats because eating high quantities of omega 6-rich polyunsaturated fats, for example, can lead to lower levels of omega 3 fats being absorbed.

It is important to maintain an appropriate balance of omega 3 and omega 6 as they work together to promote health.

An inappropriate balance contributes to the development of disease, e.g. omega 3 helps reduce inflammation and most omega 6 tend to promote inflammation.

The ideal ration 1:1 omega 3 & omega 6.

Many studies show most of us are lacking in omega 3 and taking to much omega 6 from an incorrect source which would also contain polyunsaturated fats e.g. margarine, pastries, cakes crisps etc. To counter this imbalance omega 3 can be increased.

Instead of cutting down on fats and oils, people should switch to the right ones for optimal health - FLAX SEED OIL AND EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

FLAXSEEDS

High in omega 3 fats - important for vegetarians - these also contain phyto-oestrogens that may help to combat menopausal hot flushes and could provide some protection against both breast and prostate cancer. Flaxseeds should always be ground in a coffee grinder to ensure the body receives full nutritional value.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS

As well as containing vitamin E, zinc, selenium and magnesium, sunflower seeds are also rich in natural compounds that lower cholesterol.

ALMONDS

Rich in Vitamin E - thought to help slow ageing - zinc, magnesium, potassium and iron. Eat them whole, as research shows that almond skins alone contain 20 potent antioxidants to protect against heart disease.

Health Divine Ltd will soon be introducing a new line of glass bottles for our Organic Flax Seed Oil. The bottles will be in two sizes 300ml and 500ml in amber glass with tamperproof lids. We feel this will give our customers more choice. These will run alongside our existing 300ml food grade plastic bottles.

For more details please email or telephone.