Flax Question

[jenscats5]

1) What is the benefit of Flax oil?

2) Does form matter? ie liquid (oil) or soft gels (pills)?

Saw some at Costco & was thinking of buying them (the softgels) which is why I'm asking.

 

[Seashell]

Here's a few links talking about the benefits of flax.

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T041700.asp

http://www.preventativeconcept.com/nutrition/template.asp?page=flax_seed

http://www.country-spice.com/webpages/research/flaxmuscles.htm


In regards to the capsule vs oil issue, I don't think nutritionally, it makes a difference which one you take but most people choose to go with the oil because you'd have to take 14 one-gram capsules to get the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of oil. Lots of people take two tablespoons a day.. so that'd be 28 pills per day...

 

[valerie]

For sure the best bet is Barleans brand Flaxseed oil. Makes a BIG difference. The liquid is more economical than the caps plus it is likely to be freshest.

 

[wilson6]

I use Barlean's Twin Lignan. Has borage in it so I don't have to consume borage.

One or Two tablespoons is enough per day. Supplies a solid amount of alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3).

However, in anyone over their mid-20's, you should be taking fish oil, about 1.5 grams total of EPA and DHA in addition.

W6

 

[jenscats5]

So, I need 2 tbl of flax oil + omega 3's which should also include EPA & DHA in it? Can the omega 3's be in pill form? Do you mix the flax into stuff (heard it tasted nasty)? Any other supplements, besides calcium? BTW I'm 34.

 

[Nonerz]

I've been adding Flaxseed meal to my cereal/eggs and I don't even really notice it. I got it at Trader Joe's and keep it in the fridge. The package indicates that the flaxseed meal contains Lignens (spelling?) which help to prevent breast cancer. I'll take a look at it when I get hope and post up more info for you. I remember seeing a lot of benefits...but not exactly sure what they all were!

As far as the taste, it is somewhat nutty...and I love me some nuts!

 

[jenscats5]

"As far as the taste, it is somewhat nutty...and I love me some nuts!"

Oh yeah, I'll bet Nate will read this post!! LOL He'll get a thrill over that!

I have a Trader Joe's near me. I'll have to look for the flax meal -- I know they have the oil.

 

[wilson6]

Yes at age 34, I'd be doing fish oil caps.

Use Nature's Way Fisol. Take 3 in the am and 3 in the pm. They are small and designed to open in the SI no fish burps.

W6

 

[seeclear]

I HAVE BEEN CHECKING OUT THE OILS IN MY LOCAL HEALTH FOOD STORES. I NOTICED THAT FLAX AND HEMP OILS ARE IN THE REFRIGERATOR BUT FISH OIL IS NOT. REASON? THE HEALTH FOOD STORES ARE EXPENSIVE AND I WOULD RATHER BUY AT VITAMIN SHOP. I HAVE BEEN HOLDING OF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

 

[highhopes]

Can you just add flax oil to any meal and get the same effect as taking it directly by the teaspoon? I hate the way it tastes alone and I feel like I am gong to gag every time I take it so I stopped.