Question 1

do i understand this correctly : i have a seafood allergy, however it is safe for me to eat ground flax seed?

Accepted Answer

Not related: One can have a seafood allergy and have no problems with flax seeds, or one can have a seafood allergy and have a separate allergy to flax seeds. Flax if grown on a farm, and is not related to seafood. Also, a person with seafood allergy should actually say what kind of seafood, because many many things live in the sea (seaweed, shrimp, scallops, fish, squid, etc...).

Question 2

could too much flax seed be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Difficult question!: You would have to injest an extrem amount and you might be nauseous and puke. You may experience diarrheat augment bleeding if you have a coagulation problem and are on a blood thinner..  Why would this be done.  From normal doses taken-(2-6g/day), you migh increase bleeding if you have a coagulation problem or are on  blood thinnesr. For normals, few problems with this dose! good nutritional suppo.

Question 3

does flax seed cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Appears to prevent!: Flax seeds may prevent breast cancer and help to treat it- see https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5808339/
There is also evidence they can be helpful in treating prostate cancer. 
Flax seeds and flax oil are a key part of the Budwig diet, a natural cancer treatment.
See https://tinyurl.com/nxpukm7

Question 4

is flax seed safe pre diabetic people?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your body: It is safest if you soak and rinse 1-2 t a day  and then add to food.  It is high in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids which are generally healthy for persons with pre-diabetes.  Eating 6 equal meals and getting 60 minutes a day of movement spread out through the day like pretend jump roping would also help pre-diabetes.

Question 5

is flax seed oil good for treating gout?

Accepted Answer

No: The vest treatments for gout are dietary and pharmacological measures to lower uric acid levels.

Question 6

how to take zinc and flax seed oil together?

Accepted Answer

Zinc and flex seed: You may take it either together or one after the other.

Question 7

does flax seed oil cause cyst ? i had it a year ago

Accepted Answer

No: Flax seed oil is an excellent source of essential omega 3 ; 6 fatty acids. It does not cause cysts.

Question 8

can flax seed oil pills make athletic performance better?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful!: No one thing usually makes performance better.  It is an overall process of diet/good nutrition, rest, fluid intake, mental health, sleep and adequate rest, stretching and avoiding bad health habits.  Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.  Variety is the spice of life.  Work with a reputable trainer to enhance performance with the above taken into consideration.

Question 9

are there negative side effects from the plant estrogen in flax seed?

Accepted Answer

Generally no.: Flax seed is a good source of dietary fiber and it also contains some omega 3 fatty acids.  Flax seed also contains some phytoestrogens, but generally not considered to be negative.  Phytoestrogens appear to contain some positive health benefits when taken in moderation.  A better source of omega 3 fatty acids would be fish oil.

Question 10

i have put a stone on in a week by eating flax seed with everything is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed: One tablespoon of flaxseed has 120 calories. So if you are eating a really large amount - you will gain weight. Moderation is the key. Take care.

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