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Newsletter
Position Papers

Promotional Materials
Recipes
Technical Documents

Articles
	Flax for Health Authored by Karlene Karst R.D., this general flax article promotes the benefits of adding ALA and lignans to the diet through supplementation with milled flaxseed. Flax for Health was originally published in Health 'N' Vitality magazine in 2002.

	Omega-3 Fish Oil, Not Just for the Heart This four page article and layout concentrates on the role fish oil supplementation plays in many of today's major health concerns including hypertension, diabetes, fetal and child development, and much more.

	A Herb for the Heart Dr. Artur Klimaszewski outlines the role of borage oil with respect to cardiovascular disease and heart health in this three page article and layout.

	Borage Oil Prevents and Reverses Nerve Damage: Help for Diabetics Authored by Dr. Artur Klimaszewski, this three page article and layout explain the effects borage oil has on the nervous system with respect to diabetic neuropathy.

	GLA Keeps PMS Away Nutritionist, Kim Sigurdson, provides the facts on PMS, its symptoms, and how GLA can work to relieve those symptoms in this two page article and layout.

	Ditch the Itch Dr. Artur Klimaszewski shares his insight on the effects of borage oil has against the itching, redness and oozing often endured by eczema sufferers in this two page article and layout.

	Juice for the Joints Authored by Dr. Artur Klimaszewski, this three page article and layout outline the research supporting the use of borage oil supplementation, as well as combining GLA supplementation with NSAIDS in combatting rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis.

	The Story of the Star Flower This two page article and layout tells the story of the borage plant and its traditional uses in health care.

	Flax for Health Overview This four page article and layout promotes the many benefits of flaxseed and the effects of supplementation with flaxseed oil and milled flaxseed on major health conditions, as explained by Dr. Artur Klimaszewski.

	Fishing for Heart Health Dietitian Karlene Karst summarizes what consumers need to know about fish oil, from relevant conditions, to safety, to recommended dosage. This article was first published in the June 2002 issue of Health 'N' Vitality magazine.

	A Lesson in Nutrition from Our Stone Age Ancestors This three page article and layout explains the role of essential fatty acids in the human body in the words of Dr. Artur Klimaszewski.

	Get Your Healthy Fats the Easy Way Women's health expert, Anne Louise Gittleman, shares her insight into the importance of supplementing your diet with ALA, GLA, EPA, and DHA in this two page article and layout.

	Essential Fatty Acids During Pregnancy, Infancy and Childhood Authored by pharmacist and wholistic therapist, Janice McColl (Brenner), this one page article outlines the effects of EFA levels in the body on the mother and child both during pregnancy and after birth.

	Mind Your Omega 3s This six page article promotes fish oil supplementation and its effects on brain health, stress, depression, post-partum depression, infant development, and more. Authored by Karlene Karst, this article was published in Health 'N' Vitality in 2002.

	Menopause Naturally: How to Deal with Hormonal Changes EFA expert, Karlene Karst, shares her insight into menopause, its causes, effects, conventional treatments and natural alternatives. This seven page article was originally published in Health 'N' Vitality magazine in 2002.

	Attention Getters: EFAs and ADD/ADHD Dietitian Karlene Karst, explains the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, and their connection to EFA deficiencies that every parent should know. This article was first published in Health 'N' Vitality magazine in 2003.

	Essential Fats for Mother, Infant and Child This four page article summarizes the research surrounding omega-3 and omega-6 supplementation to promote a healthy pregnancy and child, as explained by registered dietitian, Karlene Karst.

	Vegetarian Omega-3 Alternatives Dietitian Karlene Karst promotes perillla oil as the latest vegetarian omega-3 alternative, highlighting its effects on major health conditions, safety and recommended dosage. This article was first published in Health 'N' Vitality magazine in 2003.

	Health Benefits of Coconut Oil This naturally-occurring healthy oil undergoes minimal processing without the use of harmful solvents and contains beneficial MCTs including lauric and capric acid. These important fatty acids provide energy and aid in metabolic processes including body fat regulation and weight control and exhibit significant anti-infective activity. As well, MCTs have been found to decrease inflammation.
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Technical Documents
	Bio-Elite Quality Assurance Process This document outlines Bioriginal's Bio-Elite quality assurance process from "soil to oil".

	Essential Fatty Acids and Rheumatoid Arthritis Pharmacist Janice Brenner summarizes the research on EFAs with respect to rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis, both alone and in conjunction with medication in a five page layout.

	Essential Fatty Acids and Inflammation Janice Brenner explains the inflammation process and the research results achieved with EFAs for arthritis, auto immune disorders, skin diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and more in this five page layout.

	Essential Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Lactation Research links EFA levels in the mother and child, both during and after pregnancy, to effects in health, development, and well being. Janice Brenner shares her insight on the research and science behind these connections in this six page layout.

	Essential Fatty Acids and Neurological Health In this five page layout, Janice Brenner explains the scientific rationale and the research results acheived through EFA supplementation in patients suffering from depression, schizopherenia, ADD, ADHD, migraines, and neurodegenerative disorders.

	Essential Fatty Acids and the Skin In this five page layout, Janice Brenner shares her insight on the research results acheived through EFA supplementation in patients suffering from skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis, to sunburns, aging, and cosmetic applications.

	Metabolic Pathway ALA This one page illustration depicts the conversions that alpha-linolenic acid undergoes once it enters the body. This omega-3 pathway applies to ALA from both conventional and organic flax oil.

	Metabolic Pathway of LA This one page illustration depicts the conversions that linoleic acid undergoes once it enters the body. This omega-6 pathway applies to LA from sources such as borage, evening primrose, and black currant oil.

	What to Look for in a Quality Oil With a variety of oils available on today's market, manufacturers need to know how to differentiate a high quality oil from a lower grade. This one page summary outlines the quality indicators your supplier should be providing as proof of oil quality.

	Flax & Fish Key References Highlights important studies over the last few years by condition.

	Good Manufacturing Practices Outlining the GMP process and what it means for Bioriginal's products.

	Borage Research Summary A summary of the latest and most prominent studies on broage oil.

	Echium in Skin Health: Benefits of a Unique Combination of Fatty Acids Echium plantagineum is a novel food approved source of the omega 3’s Stearidonic acid (SDA, 14%) and Alpha Linolenic acid (ALA 30%) as well as the omega 6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA 12%). SDA is a precursor of the fish fatty acid Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), well known for it’s anti-inflammatory action.
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Position Papers
	Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and Borage Oil Recent reports have raised the issue of potential toxins in borage oil. In response to this concern, Bioriginal has submitted its borage oil for third-party testing, and can guarantee its oil is safe for consumers.

	Carbohydrates: Know the Good from the Bad Not all carbohydrates are created equally. Today's popular diets have many consumers believing they should avoid all carbs. Get the facts before you reach for your next snack.

	Media Alert Questions Salmon Oil Safety Consumers should be concerned about possible effects of environmental toxins, but properly processed fish oils eliminate these toxins, making supplementation a safe alternative to fish.

	No Nutritional Difference Found Between Golden and Brown Flaxseeds Research confirms that color is not a factor in the nutritional value of flax.

	PAHs and Evening Primrose Oil - Remove the Risk Toxins can affect the food and supplements we consume everyday; but with today’s refining technology, consumers can relax knowing Bioriginal’s evening primrose oil is safe for the whole family.
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Recipes
	Flax Council of Canada Cook Book The Flax Council of Canada has developed an entire collection of recipes including mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads, delicious entrees, and scrumptious desserts. With credit to the FCC, you can share these new cooking ideas with your customers.

	FibrOmega Smoothie Recipes Pick from these seven great tasting, colorful smoothie options for your FibrOmega product promotions.

	BakOmega breakfast, breads, snacks and desserts From wholesome pancakes and breads, to delicious snack and dessert suggestions, offer your customers new recipes to incorporate BakOmega into their daily diets.
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Promotional Materials
	BioAsteri: First GRAS-certified borage oil BioAsteri is the world's first self-affirmed GRAS-certifited borage oil. Discover the benefits of adding BioAsteri to your product line.

	BioFlaxElite Flax Products BioFlaxElite is produced using Bioriginal's proprietary BioElite process which results in superior flax products. Uncover the benefits of Bioriginal's flax.

	BioFlaxElite with Betaglucan Diversify your milled flax product line with milled flax with oat betaglucan for cholesterol health.

	BioFlaxElite with Cranberry Great taste and great health benefits. Provide your customers with the combination of milled flax and cranberry for urinary tract health.

	Biomega Cardio-Advance The Biomega Cardio-Advance is a unique formulation combining borage, flax and fish oils with CoQ10 for heart health in a convenient softgel format.

	Biomega EFA-Advance Range These turnkey condition-specific products are uniquely formulated through the combinations of the great benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids and the efficacy of new specialty ingredients such as Pomegranate, Lignans, Lutein, Lycopene, Lignans, Resveratrol, and/or CoQ10.

	Biomega Men's Health Advance Biomega Men's Health-Advance is a unique formulation combining borage and fish with lycopene for prostate health in a convenient softgel format.

	Biomega Vision-Advance BioPureDHA^TM with lutein is specially formulated for eye health.

	BioPureDHA Product Details Available alone as a naturally rich DHA fish oil or as an ingredient to boost DHA content in condition specific formulas.

	BioPureDHA Purity BioPure DHA^TM is a rich natural source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, essential for neural development and cognitive function. Exclusive to Bioriginal, BioPure DHA^TM premium fish oil guarantees purity with rigorous quality control from source to shelf.

	Bioriginal History How Bioriginal was created and a summary of corporate milestones.

	Bioriginal Overview Whowe are and what we do.

	Coconut Oil Coconut oil is a healthy, naturally saturated oil and one of the most desirable of the natural fats to consume, especially in preference to unnatural and harmful partially hydrogenated or trans fats.

	DHA Drink Mix Daily Kids DHA is a delicious way to give your children the DHA they need to support their brain development, nervous system function, learning abilities, healthy immune system, eye function, and more.

	Flavored Softgel Now Bioriginal's best selling flavored fish and omega-369 oils are available in fruity flavored softgels with better organoleptic properties (taste, smell, and mouthfeel), while maintaining the health benefits, bioavailability, and ease of absorption of the essential fatty acids.

	Flavored Softgel Details Detailing various aspects of the flavored softgels.

	Introduction to Essential Fatty Acids An explanation of essential fatty acids, sources and health benefits.

	PET Bottles - Features and Benefits Explains the features, advantages and benefits of PET bottles.

	Powders - Characteristics and Applications Microencapsulating Bioriginal EFA oils provides a greater range of application possibilities to product development specialists.

	Powders - Information Sheet Bioriginal EFA oils are microencapsulated into free-flowing, stable, dispersible powders. This increases the opportunities for EFAs in a variety of applications, such as functional foods, dietary supplements and specialty nutrition.

	Powders - Advantages of Filtermat Technology There are many different methods used for producing powders but the most common method used in the food industry is spray drying. Bioriginal's partner, Kievit, uses a specific spray drying process known as filtermat drying technology which offers significant advantages over conventional spray drying.

	Powders - Stable Microencapsulation Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has recently joined forces with Kievit, a company based in The Netherlands which specializes in powder technologies, to produce microencapsulated essential fatty acid (EFA) oils (eg: fish, flax and borage) in a dispersible, stable powder form.

	PET - Why Upgrade to PET Bottles? PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic resin and form of polyester which is both incredibly strong and lightweight.
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Newsletter
	Bioriginal Europe/Asia Newsletter - Summer 2010 Bioriginal Europe/Asia is proud to present our summer 2010 newsletter. This quarterly publication focuses on creating more awareness on the safety, effectiveness and use of EFA's. With this newsletter, we hope that you have the opportunity to get further acquainted with our company. Not only our activities, but our products, our services and general EFA market trends will be addressed.

	Bioriginal Europe/Asia Newsletter - Autumn 2009 Bioriginal Europe/Asia is proud to present our autumn 2009 newsletter. This quarterly publication focuses on creating more awareness on the safety, effectiveness and use of EFA's. With this newsletter, we hope that you have the opportunity to get further acquainted with our company. Not only our activities, but our products, our services and general EFA market trends will be addressed.

	Bioriginal Europe/Asia Newsletter - Summer 2009 Bioriginal Europe/Asia is proud to present our summer 2009 newsletter. This quarterly publication focuses on creating more awareness on the safety, effectiveness and use of EFA's. With this newsletter, we hope that you have the opportunity to get further acquainted with our company. Not only our activities, but our products, our services and general EFA market trends will be addressed.

	Bioriginal Europe/Asia Newsletter - Spring 2009 Bioriginal Europe/Asia is proud to present our very first quarterly newsletter. This quarterly publication focuses on creating more awareness on the safety, effectiveness and use of EFA's. With this newsletter, we hope that you have the opportunity to get further acquainted with our company. Not only our activities, but our products, our services and general EFA market trends will be addressed.

	Bioriginal Europe/Asia Newsletter - Winter 2010 Bioriginal Europe/Asia is proud to present our winter 2010 newsletter. This quarterly publication focuses on creating more awareness on the safety, effectiveness and use of EFA's. With this newsletter, we hope that you have the opportunity to get further acquainted with our company. Not only our activities, but our products, our services and general EFA market trends will be addressed.
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