Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.

AOR AOR - Ahiflower Oil 750mg, 90 sgels

AOR Ahiflower Oil - is a complete and balanced plant-based source of omega 3+6 essential fatty acids. Ahiflower oil contains a biologically advanced omega-6 GLA, an essential omega-6 fatty acid associated with skin health, hormonal balance, and anti-inflammatory support. GLA is typically taken as a supplement made from evening primrose oil or borage oil however when you take Ahiflower you receive all your essential daily omegas!

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $40.58 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

Currently out of stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Meaningful EPA and DHA: Real doses of the fats most diets fall short on, not a token amount.
Purified for freshness: Distilled to remove heavy metals and keep it fresh, with no fishy aftertaste.
Heart, brain and joints: The essential fats behind how you think, move and recover.

Best suited to: vegan or vegetarian avoiding fish oil, someone who dislikes fish oil burps or aftertaste, wants better ala-to-epa conversion than flax oil gives.

What the research supports

Each softgel is 750 mg of Ahiflower seed oil, at least 42% ALA and 17% SDA. The 90-count bottle is a month at three a day.

Studies use roughly 300 to 400 mg of SDA a day.

Blood lipids (evidence: moderate, from human trials, pharmacokinetic studies): Ahiflower's ALA and SDA convert partly into EPA, the omega-3 linked to healthier triglyceride levels. Conversion is real but well below what a fish or algae oil delivers directly.
Inflammation (evidence: limited, from mechanistic studies, small human trials): SDA and ALA feed into the same anti-inflammatory pathway as fish oil, just less directly. Most of the human evidence for this specific oil is still small and mechanistic.

Read the literature: Blood lipids on PubMed, Inflammation on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Vegan or vegetarian avoiding fish oil: Ahiflower is a plant seed oil, so it delivers ALA and SDA without any fish or algae source.
Someone who dislikes fish oil burps or aftertaste: A plant-derived softgel with rosemary extract and mixed tocopherols for stability, no marine oil smell.
Wants better ALA-to-EPA conversion than flax oil gives: The 17%+ SDA content skips one of the rate-limiting conversion steps that pure ALA from flax has to go through.

Look elsewhere if

Pregnant or breastfeeding: Ask a practitioner before starting. The label carries that caution, and omega-3 at this stage is usually chosen as preformed DHA rather than a plant precursor.
Wants a measurable rise in blood EPA or DHA quickly: Look for a fish oil or algae oil softgel listing preformed EPA and DHA directly, since Ahiflower still relies on your body converting ALA and SDA.
Managing triglycerides and wants a clinically dosed omega-3: Choose a concentrated fish oil delivering at least 2 to 3 grams of combined EPA and DHA, the range used in those trials.

What to expect

There's nothing to feel day to day, this is a long-game fatty acid supplement. Any shift in omega-3 status shows up in blood testing over weeks to months, not as a noticeable effect after a dose.

How it compares

Compared with flax seed oil: Ahiflower's SDA content lets your body skip one conversion step, so more of it can become EPA compared to the pure ALA in flax oil. The tradeoff: Ahiflower oil costs more per bottle than a plain flax oil softgel.
Compared with fish or algae oil with EPA and DHA: Ahiflower is entirely plant-based with no marine ingredients or fishy aftertaste. The tradeoff: You get no preformed EPA or DHA, only precursors that convert at a limited rate, so blood levels of the active omega-3s rise less than with a direct fish or algae source.

Product details

Active ingredient: AOR - Ahiflower Oil
Ingredient form: sgels
Strength: 750mg
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Adults: Take three softgels with food; one time per day or as directed by health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take three softgels with food; one time per day or as directed by health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each softgel contains

Ahiflower® (Buglossoides arvensis) seed oil (alpha-linolenic acid ≥42%, stearidonic acid ≥17%): 750mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate, lecithin (sunflower), sunflower oil. Vegan softgel: Purified water, carrageenan, modified food starch (corn), glycerin.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May add to the effect of blood-thinning medication. Review with your practitioner if you take anticoagulants.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Ahiflower Oil

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.