Is Flax Seed really effective for constipation?

Question

And how much is too much to take? Can I take as much as I want?

Answer 1

Flax seed slowly releases its mucilage through the fiber wall. After half an hour of soaking the little seeds, a slippery mucilage forms. The flax seeds act as a tiny mucilage release capsule. This release continues, changing the water to a slippery consistency similar to a light oil. Flax seed is God’s gift for a toxic colon! It lubricates and absorbs toxins perfectly.

Flax mucilage helps to prevent toxic build-up in the bowel during fasting or a healing diet. When juice fasting, take a teaspoon of whole flax, 2-3 times per day, with a generous supply of water. Do not chew the seeds; swallow them whole with a glass of water. This will allow only the mucilage to escape. The flax seed will pass out of the system without releasing any of its oil. Even though the oil is highly nutritious, it can hinder the deep cleansing process that is desirable during juice fasting.

Answer 2

Yes,

Flax seeds, when eaten in their raw form have 11 grams of fiber per serving. Taking just a quarter of a cup of ground flax seeds per day can keep you regular.

Answer 3

LOL I take it the pooper is a bit clogged....Yeah flax seed oil works along with a myriad of other things....as for the dose, just take the recommended on the bottle and adjust it accordingly to your needs.........also, if you want to unclog real fast, drink a liter or two of apple juice. Take care and feel better soon.


Jayson

Answer 4

Flax Seed, Shmax seed, just eat a handful of prunes. Yeah, the're funny lookin', but they taste good and they work very nicely.
And they also have a lot of goodess in them.

Answer 5

I wouldn't overdo it with flax seed, but yeah it can help with that and it's also good for your health.

Answer 6

http://www.healthguidance.org/articles/399/1/Flax-Seeds-Seeds-and-Nuts-For-Constipation-Relief.html