Natural Vitamins for Natural Health

Sunflower, pumpkin, flax & milk thistle seeds provide natural Vitamins and Minerals including good levels of  zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium & phosphorus. They are rich in anti-oxidant vitamins A & C , and contain high levels of vitamin E our most powerful fat soluble anti-oxidant. Plus B vitamins like thiamin (B1),B5 folate and other natural vitamins. WOW! below is a list of easch type of seed it's benefits and some of the nutrients supplied.

Our Whole Food Seed Mix supplies a complete range of 22 essential fatty acids(EFA's) including the Omega Group 3-6-9. And  a full range of natural source vitamins and minerals.

Sunflower seeds provide: 

• high in phytosterols  (the richest of the seeds and nuts as published by the Journal of Agrigulture and Food Chemistry)
• high levels of EFA's
• 90 % vitamin E - our most powerful fat soluble anti-oxidant.
•  B1, thiamin and  B5, folate
• manganese, magnesium, copper, tryptophan and selenium.
• phosphorus, .
• protein& fiber
• vitamins
• minerals

These nutrients are known to help improve and maintain:

• cardiovascular health
• stronger bones
• improved detoxification
• free radical and anti-oxidant protection

Pumpkins seeds provide:

• cucurbitin - an unusual amino acid that kills tape worms and roundworms; reliable and safe
• anti-oxidant vitamins A, C & E
• high levels of EFA's
• good levels of zinc
• myosin - a rare amino acid that is the primary protein constituent of nearly all muscles
• essential fatty acids
• fiber
• L-tryptophan
• protein & fiber 
• vitamins
• minerals

These nutrients found in pumkin seeds provide

• anthelmintic or vermifuge action known to destroy and expel worms in humans and animals
• 4 times the amount of beta-carotene found in carrots
• maintainence of bladder and prostate health
• relief from nausea and motion sickness associated with travel

Flax seeds provide:

• high levels of EFA's
• all eight essential amino acids
• digestive enzymes
• protein & fiber 
• vitamins
• minerals

These nutrients found in flax have shown to :

• improve and maintain circulation and immune function
• lower cholesterol and balance blood glucose levels
• provide soluble  fiber for improved digestion
• have anti-inflammatory effects

Milk thistle seeds provide

• Silymarin (a flavonolignan complex) a powerful antioxidant that is ten times as potent as vitamin E
• 20-35% fatty acids, including linoleic acid
• vitamins and minerals
• protein & fiber

These nutrients are known to

• be beneficial in post (oral steroid) cycle therapy
• lower cholesterol levels
• reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes
• reduc the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers
• help individuals withdrawing from opiates, especially during the Acute Withdrawal Stage
• protect from environmental toxins
• detoxify and promote healthy liver function
• excellent tonic for stress
• help regulate bowel function
• protect from cancers

Milk thistle seed  protects the liver from a variety of common toxins, including alcohol, pesticides, heavy metal poisoning, pollution, and medications of all kinds. It has been used for more than two thousand years for medicinal purposes, and its use as a detoxifying agent and treatment for liver disease is well validated by research.This information can be found on the university of Maryland Medical Center and in studies by the Mayo Clinic and Greenlee H, Abascal K, Yarnel E, Ladas E. (2007). Clinical applications of Silybum marianum in oncology. Integrative Cancer Therapies

maximum mg per 4 oz ( 64g) serving:

• Omega 6---36.74% (16459 mg)
• Omega 3---10.24% (4587 mg)
• Omega 9---39.22% (17570 mg)
• Omega 7…....0.57% ( 255 mg)

Nutritional analysis per 4 oz (64 gram) serving

• Fat ………….max.70%
• Carbs………min.15%
• Protein……..min.15%

Lots of producers of fish-oil capsules promote large dosages of supplements. So, are there any side effects from fish oils?

The US National Institute of Health classifies low intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish as “Generally Regarded as Safe”. However, they do highlight certain fish oil side effects that may cause trouble.

• damage to muscle cells - In the horse, a 20- to 200-fold increase in CK is indicative of ultrastructural damage to muscle cells (Valberg, 1996). Muscle damage may occur post excersice.
• fish oil-treated horses had an increase in insulin sensitivity - In a current study, both CK and AST activities increased in the serum post exercise. This may indicate that the fish oil-treated horses had an increase in insulin sensitivity. *for more information see literature cited
• fish oil may increase the risk of bleeding - The omega-3 in the fish oil may increase the risk of bleeding when taken in large doses. The bleeding can take the form of strokes, nosebleeds and blood in the urine. As the fish oils seem to decrease platelet aggregation, bleeding times may be longer.
• unless the fish oil is molecularly distilled, it most likely contains high levels of hazardous contaminants - A major worry with fish oils and the fish they are created from is poisoning from heavy metal and other pollutants. Mercury, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are found in some species of fish.
• stomach upset are a common side effect of fish oil supplements - Diarrhea may also occur, with potentially severe diarrhea at very high doses. There are also reports of increased burping, acid reflux/heartburn/indigestion, abdominal bloating, and abdominal pain. Fishy aftertaste is a common effect.
• reduction of blood pressure - The impact on blood pressure appears to be dose dependent.
• fish oil place high demands on the body’s vitamin E supply - Vitamin E plays a part in metabolizing omega acids. To avoid this fish oil side effect, vitamin E is added to many commercial fish oil products. As a result, regular use of vitamin E-enriched products may lead to elevated levels of this fat-soluble vitamin. Fish liver oil contains the fat-soluble vitamins A and D, and therefore fish liver oil products (such as cod liver oil) may increase the risk of vitamin A or D toxicity.
• elevates bad cholesterol - One side effect of fish oils and their fatty acids is an increase low-density lipoprotein levels (”bad cholesterol”) by 5-10%. This is dependent on the dose used.
• disturbs blood glucose levels - The oils have also been noted to have an effect on blood glucose levels in Type 2 Diabetes but  no long-term effects have been reported.

* Behme, M. T. 1996. Dietary fish oil supplementation enhances insulin sensitivity in miniature pigs. J. Nutr. 126:1549–1553.
Borkman, M., L. H. Storlein, D. A. Pan, A. B. Jenkins, D. J. Chisholm, and L. V. Campbell. 1993. The relation between insulin sensitivity and the fatty acid composition of skeletal muscle phospholipids. N. Engl. J. Med. 328:238–244.