Flax Oil is a building block for Omega-3 fatty acids and is the most powerful and highest source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.* It has a vitamin-like activity in the body and is essential for metabolism.* Flax oil helps maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range.* Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) helps support platelet aggregation levels that are already within the normal range.* ALA supports cartilage and joint function, and assists in maintaining heart health.*