{"product_id":"e-e-food-grade-ground-flax-seed-11-3kg","title":"E\u0026E Food Grade Ground Flax Seed - 11.3kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Milling Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard \"flax meal\" which is often a byproduct of oil extraction (meaning the good fats are gone), E \u0026amp; E uses a proprietary cold-milling process. This keeps the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintact and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural flaxseed contains an enzyme that causes it to go rancid within hours of being ground. E \u0026amp; E Flax is \"shelf-stable,\" meaning it can stay in your barn for months without spoiling, even though it's already ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuman-Grade Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEven when sold for horses, they often use human-grade flax (Linum usitatissimum). This means it has lower \"dockage\" (fewer weeds, pebbles, or dust) than standard agricultural-grade flax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Horses (Most Common)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkin \u0026amp; Coat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt's famous for creating a \"dappled\" or \"mirror-like\" shine on horses. It helps with \"Sweet Itch\" (allergic reactions to midges) by reducing skin inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoint Health:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe high Omega-3 content helps reduce systemic inflammation, which is great for older horses with stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight Gain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a \"cool\" energy source—meaning it provides calories through fats rather than sugars, so it doesn't make the horse hyper or \"hot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoof Health: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHooves need natural oils to resist water. The hoof solar pad is like a gel pad and needs some oils for its proper function. This gives better cushioning for the hoof internal structures and reduces stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor Humans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive Health:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause it's cold-milled, it’s highly digestible for humans. One or two tablespoons in a smoothie or oatmeal provides a massive hit of fiber and ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid).\u003cspan class=\"Heading1Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSome experts feel flax has an anti-colic effect due to the oil and fiber content as well as an anti-ulcer effect due to the quality fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart Health:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHelps manage cholesterol levels and supports cardiovascular function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Comparison: E \u0026amp; E vs. Whole Flax  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte__table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Flax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE \u0026amp; E Flax (Milled)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigestibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow (hard shell often passes through whole)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery High (pre-broken for absorption)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be ground fresh daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to use out of the bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong (if shell is intact)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong (due to stabilization process)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient Loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh if not ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA small warning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are transitioning a horse onto E \u0026amp; E Flax, do it slowly. Because of the high oil content, a sudden large dose can cause loose stools   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe secret to why\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eE \u0026amp; E Flax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(and flaxseed in general) is the \"gold standard\" for coat quality comes down to one specific nutrient:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)\u003c\/b\u003e, an essential\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmega-3 fatty acid\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThink of it as internal conditioning. While sprays and shampoos work from the outside in, flax works from the inside out. Here is why it’s so effective:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing Systemic Inflammation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost animal diets (especially those high in grain or corn) are heavy in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmega-6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efatty acids. While necessary, too much Omega-6 promotes inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Flax Effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flax has a very high Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio. By balancing these, it calms skin inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If a horse or dog has \"itchy\" skin, dandruff, or hives, the flax settles the irritation, allowing the coat to grow in thick and smooth rather than brittle and broken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSebum Production (The \"Mirror\" Shine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"gmail-p-rc_cf9b8e79fa8de194-46\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMagnesium helps muscles, but Omega-3s help the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esebaceous glands\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-citation-61\"\u003eThese glands produce sebum, the natural oil that coats each hair follicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncreased healthy oil production gives the coat that \"slick\" look where light bounces off it (often called \"dapples\" in horses). It also creates a natural water-repellent barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otter Co-op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53129555542332,"sku":"OTCO-75","price":62.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1835\/2977\/files\/1_1024x1024_6306f686-d1af-426f-b534-629cdd5f8943.webp?v=1781285860","url":"https:\/\/hashbrowns.shop\/products\/e-e-food-grade-ground-flax-seed-11-3kg","provider":"Hashbrowns Homestead Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}