What is Ahiflower Oil: Meet the cleaner, greener vegan Omega
When it comes to vegan Omega supplements, flaxseed and algal oil are usually at the top of the list. But now there's another option, Ahiflower® Oil. It has more and healthier Omegas than any plant source.*
So what is Ahiflower?
This hearty-healthy oil is pretty new on the scene, but scientists are excited about its potential as a safe, healthy, and sustainable plant-based alternative to fish oil.
Here's why:
- Ahiflower contains more and healthier Omegas than any other plant or seed oil*
- It contains high levels of Omega-3 SDA (stearidonic acid) which your body can use up to 4X more efficiently than the Omegas in flaxseed*
- With Ahiflower, you get a complete and balanced blend of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids - all from a single plant
Before we get more into the science behind Ahiflower, let's talk Omegas. Ask any health and nutrition expert and they’ll tell you: Getting enough Omega fatty acids in your diet is a MUST if you want your body to function and thrive.
The challenge?
Figuring out where and how you get them.
Most people’s go-to for Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids are whole food sources such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and herring—or dietary supplements like flaxseed, algal oil, krill, and fish oil.
But what if you’re vegan or vegetarian, worried about harming our overfished oceans or find “fish burps” disgusting?
Ahiflower® Oil might be the plant-based alternative you’re looking for.
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What makes Ahiflower Oil different from other Omega-3 supplements?
Studies show that Ahiflower Oil provides the richest, most complete, biologically advanced and balanced combination of polyunsaturated fatty acids currently available in the plant kingdom. It tops every other natural plant source—flax, chia and hemp and even offers the benefits of evening primrose oil.
How?
Most plant-based Omega essential fatty acid sources contain Omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) and Omega-6 LA (Linoleic acid). Few contain the super healthy fatty acid Omega-6 GLA (Gamma-linolenic acid ) in meaningful quantities. Even fewer contain any Omega-3 SDA (stearidonic acid). Ahiflower Oil is unique in that it contains all of these essential components.
What’s more, Ahiflower Oil provides a far more efficient conversion to Omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in the body compared to flax and other oils that primarily supply ALA.
To put this into perspective:
It would take 4 soft gels of flaxseed oil to yield the same amount of beneficial EPA in the body as 1 soft gel of Ahiflower Oil.
How do I use Ahiflower Oil?
Most people take Ahiflower oil like they do fish oil—in the form of a soft gel to “top up” their daily intake of Omegas. Unlike fish oil, there’s no yucky smell or taste. (Spoiler alert: At Forest Remedies, we offer Multi Omega 3-6-9 Ahiflower supplements as both soft gels and gummies.)
What are the health benefits of Ahiflower Oil?
Consuming Omega-rich Ahiflower Oil (and omega fatty acids in general) can:
- Support cognitive health*
- Support joint health*
- Support cardiovascular health*
- Support a healthy inflammatory response*
- Support a healthy skin, hair and hormonal balance*
What plant does Ahiflower Oil come from?
Ahiflower oil is pressed and extracted from the seeds of a small herb in the borage family (Buglossoides arvensis) that’s native to the English countryside and naturally rich in essential Omegas.
Is Ahiflower Oil sustainable?
100%. Ahiflower is grown exclusively in the United Kingdom by a group of independent, trained farmers using regenerative farming practices. It’s a single, pure, non-genetically modified ingredient, derived from plants that are fully traceable.
Along with that, Ahiflower adds valuable biodiversity to the land it’s grown on and provides good habitat for bees and butterflies. It’s estimated that each acre grown yields as much Omega-rich oil as 320,000 anchovies—without harming a single fish. That’s great news for our overfished and rapidly depleting oceans.
Besides the obvious health benefits, here's another reason to consider Ahiflower Oil?
If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Green, chances are you care a great deal about protecting the planet.
Did you know that each year 15 - 25 million tons of oily fish are harvested for omega oil and animal feed? That’s an immense amount of pressure being put on birds and animals like whales and dolphins that rely on oily fish for food.
Making the switch from marine-based omega sources like fish oil to an effective, plant-based product doesn’t sound like much, but collectively, it could have a profound positive impact on the health of our oceans and land. At Forest Remedies, that’s something we’re happy to get behind—and we’re guessing you are too.
Ready to get started with Ahiflower?
Our NEW vegan Multi Omega 3-6-9 and Elderberry Immune Omega 3-6-9 daily supplements are available now!
