Has anyone ever used flaxseed oil?

Question

I just recently bought a dietary supplement called flaxseed oil, its supposed to be healthy and i think speed up your metabolism, but I dont know if it works... has anyone ever used it?

Answer 1

"Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural properties, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.

Just look at this list of facts and studies of what Flax Seed Oil can and may accomplish:

- Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.

- Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.

- Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.

- Shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.

- Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.

- Accelerates the healing of sprains and bruises.

- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.

- Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.

- Improves the absorption of Calcium.

- Strengthens finger and toenails.

- Can improve eyesight and perception of colors.

- Can often improve the function of the liver.

- Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.

- Can relieve some cases of Asthma.

- Helpful in the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dandruff.

- Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.

- Can alleviate some allergies.

- Helps prevent Atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).

- Lowers high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers.

- Has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.

- Can improve the mental function of many old age pensioners.

- Can help in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

- Has been proven to improve the behavior of Schizophrenics.

- Can relieve some cases of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in females.

- And more...! "
and i use flax seed oil for Psoriasis . i'm an herbalist.

Answer 2

Flaxseed capsules, on the mass market, are often rancid. The best way to find out if you got ripped off is to nibble through one and taste it. If it is extremely bitter, or tastes rancid, throw it away, and buy a reputable company's oil like Barleans.

Flaxseed contains Alpha Linolenic Acid, an essential fatty acid in the Omega-3 family - it is called "essential" because we can't synthesize it ourselves, and yet without it our health is at risk.

Generally speaking the American diet contains 10-20 times more Omega 6 fatty acids than Omega 3. This imbalance causes inflammation, and prevents the body from building strong, functional tissues. The eyes, for instance, are composed of a metabolite of ALA called DHA. The brain is also depedent on this fat, and would respond well to ALA. The synovial fluid in the joints, require the ALA to keep things lubricated. The skin needs ALA to be healthy. And yes, ALA, because of its double carbon bond, oxidizes rather well, and can help to boost metabolism and increase energy.

Just make sure your not taking the oxidized rancid stuff. That's what carpenters call Linseed Oil, and is used to stain things.

Answer 3

YES!! It's wonderful!! It helps you go to the bathroom, really easy. You'll see what I mean..I think it has to be in your system a day or two, but you'll see what I mean> AS for energy, I have so much now, I don't think I could stand any more, but I think mine is just nervous energy. Flaxseed oil is great!

Answer 4

Hubby uses it Flaxseed, called linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans. Each of these components may contribute to the health effects of eating flaxseed, but flaxseed oil contains no fiber and very little lignan.

Like most vegetable oils, flaxseed oil contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid needed for survival. But unlike most oils, it also contains significant amounts of another essential fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA).

ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid. To a limited extent, the body turns ALA into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil—which in turn converts to beneficial prostaglandins. (Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances made in many parts of the body rather than coming from one organ, as most hormones do.)

While fish oil has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity, an anti-inflammatory effect of flaxseed oil has not been demonstrated conclusively. Some doctors have argued that, because ALA can be converted to EPA and DHA (the fatty acids found in fish oil), flaxseed oil should be useful for the same conditions as fish oil. However, the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is limited, so that argument may turn out to be incorrect. For example, while numerous studies have shown that fish oils are beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, flaxseed oil failed to work for this condition in the only known trial.1 In 1994, a diet purportedly high in ALA was successful in preventing heart disease,2 but this study altered many dietary factors, so ALA may not have been solely responsible for the outcome.3 Flaxseed oil does not appear to be a good replacement for fish oil for people with elevated triglycerides.4 5 ALA does not reduce excess platelet aggregation ("sticky platelets"), another risk factor for heart disease, the way fish oil does.6 However, flaxseed oil may help lower cholesterol,7 and research specific to flaxseed oil indicates that it may also lower blood pressure.8

Flaxseed is the most abundant food source of lignans, a family of phytochemicals that is drawing the interest of many health researchers.9 10 11 Lignans are not actually present in flaxseed; rather intestinal bacteria produce them from precursors in flaxseed.12 13 Lignans have antioxidant activity,14 and test tube and animal research suggests they may also have significant effects on the metabolism and function of the hormone estrogen.15 16 17

Where is it found?
In addition to its presence in flaxseed oil, small amounts of ALA are also found in canola, soy, black currant, and walnut oils. Small amounts of lignans are present in a wide variety of foods of plant origin.

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil has been used in connection with the following conditions
Constipation (flaxseed)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (flaxseed)

High cholesterol (flaxseed)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (flaxseed oil)

Constipation (flaxseed oil)

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 5

Flaxseed in milled form. I add it to oatmeal. Great fiber and good for your heart.

Answer 6

Yes it also is used to reduce cholesterol. The bathroom thing is a plus. It really works.

Answer 7

Placebo at best. Maybe helpful as a laxitive. Other than that you're looking at another one of those NEW AGE bullshit products. Sorry you wasted your money. Maybe you can use it up on a squeaky hinge or something.