Question 1

what are the benefits of flaxseed oil?

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Cholesterol: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease. Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable. This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 2

can flaxseed oil cause consitpation?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed: Flaxseed contains fiber and if taken without adequate water could cause  constipation. I am unaware of flaxseed oil causing constipation.

Question 3

can flaxseed oil increase my energy?

Accepted Answer

Typically not: Flaxseed oil contains ala, an omega-3 fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant benefits as a healthy fatty acids. It is not typically associated with increasing energy, but contributes to overall health. However, don't overdue it as it is a fat.

Question 4

what're the health benefits of flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

Lipoproteins: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.  Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable.  This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 5

is fishoil or flaxseed oil good for arthritus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Studies have really shown no significant benefit from either agent. In the original studies of fish oil in ra, only extremely high doses helped at all. Those doses were so high that they carried significant risks of side effects.

Question 6

can taking flaxseed oil make yu put on weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's a popular cooking oil and like anything else greasy and good-tasting, we tend to overeat and get fat from it. If you're actually taking the oil, it's still calories. Real evidence of any health benefit remains sparse at best. Why not just eat sensibly, avoid unhealthy habits, and focus on physical fitness? Health doesn't come from a bottle or pills. Best wishes.

Question 7

is it alright for a man to take flaxseed oil softgels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is alright.

Question 8

what health benefits are associated with flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

V cholesterol: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.  Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable.  This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 9

are 1000 mg flaxseed oil capsules beneficial for health?

Accepted Answer

Yes- source of EFA's: Flax oil is a source of the essential fatty acids ala & gla. Just as vitamins, minerals & Amino Acids are essential for health, so are these 2 fatty acids and flax oil contains both. Flax oil may help prevent heart disease & cancer, is anti-inflammatory & good for skin etc.See http://www.Herbwisdom.Com/herb-flaxseed-oil.Html & http://www.Essortment.Com/flax-seed-oil-benefits-41778.Html.See comment.

Question 10

does taking flaxseed oil capsules raise estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

: No. It might lower them

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