Question 1

how much flax seed do i need?

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None...: Flaxseed is not something that the body requires to be able to function.  There are some health benefits for flaxseed, though, so eat the amount that is good for you without overeating.

Question 2

how do i take milled flax seed?

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Let me explain: I sprinkled it on spagetti , i also put it on peanut butter sandwiches, salads and mix it into a gob of peanut butter with chocolate chips.

Question 3

could too much flax seed be dangerous?

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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 4

can using flax seed capsules work for me long term ?

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To achieve what?: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol &amp; low-density lipoprotein levels &amp; 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

what is a good way to incorporate flax seed in the diet ?

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Flax seed: You can use flax seed oil in dressings and toss flax seeds onto salads or other dishes.

Question 6

i've been eating flax seed and that helps, what are some others?

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Chia: Flaxseeds and chia are 2 good "superseeds" to improve your health. http://otwithmd.com/flaxseed-and-chia-know-these-superseeds/.

Question 7

i was wondering is flax seed a good recovery food for after a workout?

Accepted Answer

No magic: Have yourself around 20 grams of lean protein instead. Ignore all you hear about 'superfoods'. Very glad you're working out. It's a wonderful gift to yourself that gives benefits that can't be bought for any amount of money.

Question 8

when should i have flax seed powder for its best and maximum benefits ?

Accepted Answer

Flax in the a.m. is: a good way to start the day.  Flax seed can go rancid and it is best to grind it freshly each day.  I prefer high quality marine fish oil because the fish do the work of converting int EPA and DHA omega 3.  With flax our body needs to do that and some folks can do that better than others.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

can you let me know how many grams of flax seed should i include in my diet every day?

Accepted Answer

No requirement: Adequate intake of omega – 3 fatty acids is around 1.1 to 1.6 grams/ day for an adult. If you elect to get it through flaxseed- 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed has about 1.6 grams of omega 3 fatty acids. There is not a set requirement for flax seed.

Question 10

does flax seed thin out your blood?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you just eat flax seeds this will have minimal if any effect on blood clotting. However, flax seed oil is a mild natural blood thinner, making reducing platelet adhesiveness and thus reducing tendency of blood to clot. Thus, if you grind flax seeds before eating them you will release the oil and it will act as a blood thinner.
See http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/flaxseed-oil.

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