heard you mention that flaxseed oil should be kept refrigerated. I buy flaxseed oil in gel caps store them in a cabinet at my home. Is this wrong? And if they should be refrigerated, shouldn’t the store place them in cooler, where they keep the bottles of flaxseed oil?
andrewEnlightened
heard you mention that flaxseed oil should be kept refrigerated. I buy flaxseed oil in gel caps store them in a cabinet at my home. Is this wrong? And if they should be refrigerated, shouldn’t the store place them in cooler, where they keep the bottles of flaxseed oil?
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avery
Store flaxseed oil supplements in a cool, dry place, such as the refrigerator. Light, heat and air can break down flaxseed oil. Keep flaxseed oil and all other supplements out of children’s reach.
John Wick
Heat, light and air can make flaxseed oil spoil quickly so it should be stored in the refrigerator. It may keep in the refrigerator for a couple of months depending on how it’s handled. For the best quality, buy flaxseed oil in smaller bottles and use them within the shortest time possible.
Become familiar with the smell and flavour of fresh flaxseed oil as soon as you open it. This way, if it goes rancid, you’ll be able to notice any off smells or flavours.
aron
Because the gelatin capsules protect the oil from oxygen, flax oil capsules are more shelf-stable than flax oil in a bottle and don’t require refrigeration. But I’d probably keep them in the fridge anyway. It can’t hurt and might extend the shelf life a bit, especially during warmer months. And if you ever notice an off-odor coming from the bottle, you need to toss them. Rancid flax oil is worse than no flax oil at all! Also, keep in mind that flax oil doesn’t contain the fiber and lignin’s found in whole flax seed!