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‘The Heart Healthy Oil You’ve Never Heard of’ … Finnish study shows Camelina lowers cholesterol

‘The Heart Healthy Oil You’ve Never Heard of’ … Finnish study shows Camelina lowers cholesterol

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland suggests overall cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in people with impaired glucose metabolism may be reduced by introducing Camelina oil into their diet. The study, published in the Journal of Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, looked at the association between eating fatty fish, lean fish, camelina oil and low grade inflammation ...
by David Roberts on February 12, 2018
An oilseed miracle: Camelina overcomes the toughest growing conditions

An oilseed miracle: Camelina overcomes the toughest growing conditions

Denis Keller first planted Midas brand Camelina on 170 acres of very marginal land a few miles north of Landis, Sask., in April 2014. It’s very sandy soil, near Goodspring Lake. “Kind of like beach sand,” he said, adding he seeded Camelina again in 2015 and 2016 and plans to grow it again this year. “That is probably the best ...
by David Roberts on February 01, 2018
Camelina Grower Experience – Kyle Laturnus – Tramping Lake SK

Camelina Grower Experience – Kyle Laturnus – Tramping Lake SK

Smart Earth Seeds has been listening to producers in various soil zones across Saskatchewan, asking them about their experience growing MIDAS brand Camelina. Last year Kyle Laturnus saw yields of about 30-35 bu/acre growing Camelina on his farm in the Tramping Lake area. His family farms northeast of the lake where the soil is on the sandier side of things. ...
by David Roberts on January 31, 2018
Smart Earth Seeds camelina equine oil helps turn rescue horse

Smart Earth Seeds camelina equine oil helps turn rescue horse

When Lori McCumber brought Rory to L & M Equestrian near Waterloo, Ont., the 5-year-old thoroughbred was a starvation case. But the positive turnaround she has seen in Rory’s overall health in just 30 short days is simply amazing, partly due to adding Camelina oil to the horse’s diet. Lori has been bringing rescue animals to her boarding and training ...
by David Roberts on November 13, 2017
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