Linseed acid

Other names: Linseed Acid

Linseed acid, also known as linseed acid, is one of the omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids that are essential for the human body. Its name is derived from flax, from which flaxseed oil rich in this acid is obtained. Flaxseed acid is very important for the proper functioning of our body, contributing, for example, to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels, is an essential building block of cell membranes and is involved in the synthesis of other important omega-3 fatty acids - EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

One of the most important products containing linoleic acid is linseed oil, which is widely used in the kitchen for cold dishes and in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is also used as an additive in livestock feed to improve the quality of their meat and eggs. In cosmetics, linseed oil is used in many skin and hair care products for its regenerating and moisturising effects. Polishes and gloss paints also contain linseed acid. In addition, this acid also has applications in industry, such as the production of linoleum or eco-friendly plastics.