Natural Science Corporation of America

Thera-Blend TM

Essential Fatty Acids
In nature, 50 essential nutrients have been discovered that are necessary to sustain human life. Two of these, the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic, an Omega 3 fatty acid and linoleic, and Omega 6 fatty acid have been identified. These fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body so they must be obtained in proper balance from foods or supplements. Essential fatty acids are responsible for the formation of compounds called prostaglandins that regulate countless bodily activities and functions and are considered very valuable in numerous areas including weight loss and weight management.
The Challenge
Although proper nutrition from our daily diet is a key factor in staying healthy, it is not always easy to obtain enough of the necessary nutrients we require from our diets. This is especially true of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are very sensitive essential nutrients and are therefore susceptible to destruction by harsh refinement and manufacturing methods. Worse yet, these manufacturing processes don't just destroy these healthy fatty acids but transform them into toxic compounds such as, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated fats. These undesirable substances are regularly found in our food supply in processed food stuffs, snack foods, cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, crackers, processed cheeses, grocery store oils and margarine. Although the body wants essential fatty acids, we tend to feed it these unhealthy fats instead. It's important to note that consuming essential fatty acids may decrease cravings for these harmful fats.
Because of the mass destruction of these essential fatty acids, it has been estimated that Americans consume only 20% of the essential fatty acids required for optimal health. Recent scientific research coupled with flaxseed oils long history of therapeutic use, has propelled essential fatty acid supplementation for all age groups into the forefront of human nutrition. Fatty acids have been extensively studied for their beneficial effects toward: high cholesterol, stroke and heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and cancer. Fatty acids have also been linked with increased oxygen uptake at the cellular level. Increased oxygen uptake results in accelerated ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) production which supplies the energy for all the work the body must do. Increased energy production enhances athletic performance and is associated with accelerated caloric burn.
The Solution
Of all the known food sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, organic flaxseed oil is the richest, containing 55% alpha linolenic and 16.7% linoleic acids. But for some individuals, flaxseed oil may not represent all of the solution. Some people have difficulty in converting the Omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid to gamma linolenic acid which, in turn converts to certain healthful compounds called prostaglandins. Those who lack this capability can benefit from an oil supplement rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA). A GLA supplement in addition to the flaxseed oil would allow an individual to effectively skip over their impairment and continue on toward normal production of healthful prostaglandins.
Potency
Nature's most potent concentration of GLA at 24% is available in the form of organic borage seed oil. In contrast, black currant seed oil contains 17% GLA and evening primrose oil only 9%. So when developing our approach to essential fatty acid supplementation, combining flaxseed, the world's richest source of alpha linolenic acid and borage oils, the world's richest source of gamma linolenic acid, offered the most sensible approach. Additionally, sesame, sunflower, soy and pumpkin oils have been blended with the flax and borage to further enhance nutritional and health benefits. By combining these oils in the same product, the following benefits accrue:
Quality/Purity
So it is extremely prudent for everyone to supplement their daily diets with the richest available source of these vital substances: unrefined organic flaxseed, borage, sesame, sunflower, soy and pumpkin oils. But be aware that not all oils are equal. Our extraction methods recover less oil from the seeds than the methods used by most companies because they are designed to protect the quality and efficacy of these delicate oils.The oils are mechanically pressed at low temperatures without the use of dangerous chemical solvents such as hexane. No trans fatty acids are formed during manufacture and no valuable nutrients are removed. Moreover, no additives or preservatives are used.
The Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA together exert favorable effects on the production of beneficial prostaglandins. The oils contained in this unique blend will not only aid in correcting essential fatty acid deficiencies but will assist in reducing stored fats as well. The flax oil blend combined with borage oil in a single formulation is less expensive than purchasing both separately.
To prevent oxidation and the formation of free radicals, we exclude reactive metals, oxygen and, most critically, light during our manufacturing and bottling procedures. Our black, opaque bottles provide complete and continuous protection from the destructive effects of light and each container is flushed with inert gas to expel oxygen. The oils from Natural Science Corporation are far and away the freshest, purest and highest quality oils available in the world today.
Our Commitment
The Thera-Blend blended oil formulation is another affirmation of our commitment to provide our customers with the most meaningful, effective and highest quality health enhancing products available anywhere, using the most sophisticated scientific, medical and nutritional information obtainable.

Thera Blend Scientific Monograph