Oil pressed from flax is incredibly rich in both Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids if it is freshly pressed and unrefined. Flora s Flax Oil provides 8g of Omega-3 and 2g of Omega-6 plus essential fatty acids per serving for the maintenance of good health. Because of the this flax oil s superior nutritional make-up we recommend it always be used unheated. Flora?s fresh-pressed flax oil is perishable and should be kept refrigerated at all times after opening. The pressing and expiry dates are stamped on each bottle to ensure freshness. The shelf life is 12 months refrigerated or longer if frozen. Flora Flax Oil contains: 57% polyunsaturated ALA or Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3) 18% monounsaturated Oleic acid (omega-9) 14% polyunsaturated Linoleic acid (Omega-6).