Proven nutritional benefits
Our products offer real nutritional benefits, thanks in particular to their high levels of bioavailable omega 3.
These benefits have been proven, and the nutritional discourse that accompanies them is based on a solid scientific approach.
At Valorex, we’re committed to proof and the scientific approach. There’s no question of offering ingredients without proof of their efficacy. That’s why we’ve conducted a number of clinical studies on the link between plant-based omega 3 intake and health.
It is well known that flax is the main plant-based source of omega 3. However, levels vary from one flax variety to another, and bioavailability is low when flax is unprocessed.
omega-3 fatty acids with proven efficacy
our flours provide plant-based omega-3 in a finished product
A comparative study of bread made with TRADILIN® flaxseed flour and standard bread made with conventional T55 flour confirmed that the former had a much higher omega-3 content, enabling the omega-6/omega-3 ratio to be rebalanced and increasing the intake of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) necessary for the proper functioning of the human body. This is an interesting way of achieving the RDA recommendations.
omega 3 reach our bodies and have a positive effect on lipid parameters
At the same time, Valorex proved the high nutritional value of its TRADILIN® flours by conducting a clinical study in 2002 on the effects of TRADILIN® flour bread consumption on human blood lipid parameters. This study revealed that the introduction of TRADILIN® into the diet led to a significant drop in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and consequently to a reduction in the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol, etc.
the health benefits of plant-based omega-3
Backed by numerous other scientific publications on omega 3, their benefits confirm the relevance of our flour range for human health.
Scientific studies
cardiovascular health
TEST One of the best-known benefits of omega 3 is its protective effect against cardiovascular disease. It is often said that “omega 3 are good for the heart”, and this is absolutely true. It has been shown that a diet high in omega 3 helps reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart attack, increases levels of “good cholesterol”, and reduces triglyceride levels. They also play a role in preventing platelet aggregation (the formation of cholesterol plaques), while helping to dilate blood vessels. These beneficial effects are linked in particular to the lowering of cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood by omega-3, including those of plant-based origin, as shown by the Valorex study of 2002.
diabetes
Omega 3s help improve the health of type II diabetic patients by reducing insulin resistance and fasting insulin levels. This is demonstrated by the study carried out in collaboration with Valorex, in which patients were supplemented with omega 3 via their diet, and in particular with Valorex flaxseed flour.
obesity, dieting and weight regain
Obesity is a multifactorial disease, due in particular to an imbalance of energy and lipids: omega-6s activate the development of adipose tissue, while omega-3s counteract the mechanisms of obesity. Obesity is a pathology that increases the risk of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In a study carried out in collaboration with Valorex, it was demonstrated that supplementing the diet with omega 3 from flaxseed significantly limits weight regain in obese people following a weight-loss diet.
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We have a wide range of nutritional flours that can be easily integrated into any type of food product and adapted to numerous applications.
