FAQ - Questions & Answers
Question:
What makes this oil truly stable ?
Answer: by Professor Adiel tel Oren (M.D):
"Obviously, the fact that it stayed stable for 2 years is what
caught the eyes of the researchers of the Volcanic Institute of
the Israeli Dept. of Agriculture, leading to the worldwide
patent on the oil.
This perennial plant grows in warm climates with long summers
and very mild winters (many days at the height of winter are as
high as 70 degrees F.) - so the seed oil has to be protected
from heat by the plant's large supply of antioxidants (all 4
isomers of vit E, Sclareol, and many others).
Also, as a medicinal plant, clary sage contains many medicinal
"aromatic" compounds - these end up in the oil after
cold-pressing, since they are lipid-soluble (just as "essential"
medicinal oils are) and are integrated into the seed oil.
That can be a significant
reason for the stability, since these aromatic essential oils
have their own antioxidant properties, and by intercalating -
inserting themselves between Omega 3 FA (and other unsaturated)
molecules - they prevent the typical chain reaction
(domino-effect) that causes rapid recodification.
This is similar to the studies done with coconut oil, showing
that the more you intercalate coconut oil's saturated MCT/SCT
among polyunsaturated, the less peroxidation and rancidity of
these unsaturated will follow.
Other seed oils (camelina, flax, chia, rape) appear to lack this
medicinal oil effect, and lose their protective ability once the
oil is extracted and separated from the solid components that
offered some antioxidant benefit while reducing exposure to
oxygen, light, and heat.
The unique combination of essential medicinal oil fractions with
the warm-climate antioxidants in a wild medicinal perennial
plant (heirloom seeds grown in their natural habitat) is
probably the cause for this amazing stability."
Question:
Some current supplements, advertised as using the latest
research, contain a ratio of 2:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3. Although
they do not contain fish oil, they contain several oils,
including flax, sunflower oil, pumpkin seed oil, coconut and
other oils. How do these oils compare to Clary Sage seed
oil?
Answers:
1. there is more than enough Omega 6 in the Western diet.
It is found in a large variety of foods, including beef,
chicken, dairy products, sun-flower oil, soybean oil, canola
oil, etc. It would be better to have more unprocessed Omega 6 in
the diet instead of processed oils but the claim that Omega 6 is
deficient in the Western diet is not true.
2. We are depleted in Omega 3 compared to Omega 6. This
product has a ratio of 2:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3. It doesn't
improve the ratio in our body, on the contrary- it makes it
worse. Clary Sage oil contains Omega 3 and Omega 6 in ratio of
3:1 favoring the Omega 3. Clary Sage seed oil improves the ratio
of omega 6 to omega 3 in our body. The product you have
asked about doesn't do it.
3. Flaxseed oil is not a good source of Omega 3. It is one
of the most unstable oils in nature. It oxidizes and becomes
rancid at room temperature.
4. Sunflower oil contains too much Omega 6 oil and does not
contribute to the 3:1 ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 needed for
optimum body health. It is also unstable and contains only a
small amount of antioxidants as compared to Clary Sage seed
oil, which is very rich in antioxidants.
5. Eating pumpkin seeds is much better for you than using
pumpkin oil. They are rich in zinc and other mineral and besides
pumpkin seed oil is very expensive. One or two teaspoons of
pumpkin seeds can be added to a salad and tastes much better
while being better for you!
6. Coconut oil should be used only if it is cold pressed.
It should be used as a major cooking oil in the kitchen. It is
made up of mainly medium chain saturated oil and does have
anti-bacterial and other benefits. It should be used freely in
the kitchen. In fact, a kitchen needs and should use only
2 kinds of oil, olive oil (extra virgin cold-pressed) for salads
and coconut oil for all other uses.
7. Evening primrose oil is the only oil here which has some
benefit. This is because it contains GLA (the only type of Omega
6 which has anti-inflammatory properties). The advantage of the
Evening primrose oil in these supplements though, is negligible
compared to the disadvantages of the other oils.
In summary - These supplements have ALA, but because flaxseed
oil is not a stable ALA it is a poor choice and it is better to
avoid it. Pumpkin and coconut oils are basically foods so
putting them in a supplement can be compared to selling you a
food, say like an apple, as a supplement. They should be used as
daily foods as pumpkin seeds, which are healthier than the oil
and coconut oil for cooking. Sunflower oil should be
avoided because it has too much Omega 6.
There is no doubt that Clary Sage seed oil is superior in all
respects. It is the most stable natural source of Omega 3. It
contains very large amounts of anti-oxidants and has high
concentrations of phyto-sterols (which reduce the bad
cholesterol levels). It keeps the Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio as it
should be.
Question: Is Omega 3 needed on a daily basis?
Answer:
In most cells, the package is renewed every 2-3 days.
Therefore, Omega 3 replenishment is needed on a daily basis.
Another common fatty acid in the human body is Omega 6, which
contributes to infectious processes in the body.
On the other hand, Omega 3 discourages and prevents infections.
In fact, there is equilibrium in the body of both Omega 3 and
Omega 6.
Unfortunately, modern Western cousin is rich in Omega 6 and poor
in Omega 3 content. In the Western world, the ratio of Omega 6
to Omega 3 is 16:1 in favor of the Omega 6.
It is therefore extremely advantageous to consume Omega 3 on a
daily basis in order to return the body’s natural equilibrium
and health.