twice the level of alpha-linolenic acid, a massive 680mg of omega 3 (ala) per capsule,taste-free vegetarian capsules, no aftertaste or odour,fresher for being uk-made,encapsulated and packed in the ukflax seed also referred to as linseed, is one of the richest \'fish free\' sources of omega 3 fatty acids, having an amazing 68% omega 3 by weight of alpha linolenic acid, which is converted by the body into the omega 3s found in fish oil. with 680mg of alpha linolenic acid (ala) per capsule, our flaxseed capsules are one of the uk\'s strongest. so for vegetarians or people who don\'t like taking fish oils, flax seed oil is a great way to boost the levels of omega 3 in the diet. alpha linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations.**the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2g of alpha linolenic acideach nature\'s best flax seed oil capsule contains a fantastic 1000mg of pure flax seed oil, a level which for some people will actually double their intake of omega 3s. the oil is cold pressed to ensure its nutritive properties are retained. each soft gel vegetarian capsule delivers pure flax seed oil without any aftertaste or odour. flax seed oil spoils quickly, so ours is delivered in opaque capsules with added vitamin e to prevent oxidation.flax seed has been cultivated for over seven thousand years and the oil is popular as part of a heart friendly diet. it can also help promote healthy skin, hair and nails.