Sacha Inchi Omega-3 Oil

New discovery of an ancient oil source is proving to be an amazing heart and cholesterol supplement

Sacha Inchi contains the highest omega-3 concentration of any food on the planet. This exotic table oil naturally contains 50% Omega-3, 35% Omega-6 and 11% Omega-9. And not only that it tastes great.

When compared with Fish Oil, which has been our traditional supplement for Omega3, the first plus for Sacha Inchi oil is its taste. Fish Oil has an unpleasant taste that, for many people, lingers throughout the day. This fishy taste is one of the main reasons people resist taking fish oil as a daily supplement. Other objections to fish oil come from vegetarian users who are looking for a good source of this heart-healthy nutrient that does not come from an animal source.

This wonderful Oh Mega! Oil is obtained from cold-pressed sacha inchi seeds. Sacha inchi grows in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest and it was used to feed one of the most powerful civilizations in history, the Inca Empire. It has a rich, nutty taste, and can be used in numerous recipes.

Proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids from Sacha Inchi oil as compared to other sources:

• Sachi Inchi oil: 82%
• Safflower oil: 78%
• Hemp oil: 75%
• Flax seed oil: 72%
• Sunflower oil: 69%
• Soy oil: 61%
• Walnut oil: 56%
• Canola oil: 32%
• Fish oil: 31%
• Olive oil: 9%

In a tablespoon of Sacha Inchi oil you are likely to find:

• Calories: 126
• Fat: 22%
• Saturated fat: 5%
• Polyunsaturated fat: 11.5 g
• Omega-6: 4.5 g
• Omega-3 3.7g
• Monounsaturated 1.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0%
• Carbohydrate: 0%
• Protein: 0%

Composition as per industry standards:

• 50% Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA: Omega-3 essential fatty acid)
• 32% Linoleic Acid (LA: Omega-6 essential fatty acid)
• 11% Oleic Acid (OA: Omega-9 fatty acid)
• 7% Saturated fatty acids

This is a perfectly balanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio = 1:1.6. The source of this oil is the Amazon Rain Forest. Unlike sea oils, Sacha Inchi oil is 100% mercury-free: safe for pregnant women and children.

EPA and DHA are the Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Vegetable oil sources contain ALA.

Health Canada states, 'ALA is a precursor of EPA and DHA, meaning our body produces EPA and DHA from Omega-3'. This transformation inside the body is the reason is why the animal-fat type of Omega-3 found in fish is not considered an essential fatty acid.

Another comparison to fish oils is that heavy metals and other contaminants are becoming a concern for fish products, especially during pregnancy- precisely when Omegas are vitally needed nutrients!

For Your Health:

There is emerging evidence on potential benefits against conditions like diabetes, depression, cancer, lupus, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis

The World Health Organization states that omega-3 has positive effects on:

• Blood pressure
• Cardiac function
• Arterial compliance
• Endothelial function
• Vascular reactivity
• Cardiac electro physiology
• Inflammation (Potent anti-inflammatory effects)

The Environment and the Rain Forests:

The Sacha Inchi plant grows in the Amazon Rainforest. It favors warm climates, and is a viable tree for reforestation projects. It grows from 100 to 2000 meters above sea level, giving it a wide area for growth. Its life span is up to 10 years.

The plant has a fruit with a distinctive star shape. This fruit pod contains seeds from which the oil is extracted. The remaining 'cake" is a valuable source of food as a flour. Presently the flour is mostly used for animal feed, but researchers are exploring possibilities for human food.