Question 1

dangers of flaxseeds and thyroid medication?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why would you want to take flaxseed when you don't know what's in it, what it's supposed to do, or why you're taking it. Don't get your medical info from friends, tv or the internet. It won't help and could harm you. Make sure your thyroid level is normal on brand name replacement.

Question 2

could flaxseed oil interfere with other supplements and medications?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flaxseed may interact with acetaminophen, certain antibiotics, estrogens, furosemide, Ketoprofen, diabetes medication,  anticoagulants &amp; Metoprolol. (http://www.rxlist.com/flaxseed-page3/supplements.htm)

Question 3

i am 46 years old & is on regular medication for high bp, also facing menopause, can i add virgin coconut oil & flaxseed both in my daily diet or not?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition ?: Adding coconut oil and flax seed to your daily diet will have no effect from your age (46 ) or on the onset of menopause. Although the average for menopause is 54 or so, statistically, menses may not be regular over 40, as the ovaries require more stimulation to ovulate, which delays periods accordingly.

Question 4

what are your thoughts on juicing and using protein powder or flaxseed  for weight loss?   will there be a problems with medications or conditions?

Accepted Answer

Juicing: Fresh organic juicing (with more vegetables than fruits) can be an excellent approach to weight loss. It can be expensive for purchase the vegetables &amp; fruits and time consuming for preparation. I recommend that you read up on it first or consider working with a naturopathic doctor or a nutritionist who is experienced in this area. Rice protein is usually easy on the GI tract. If you get a good &gt;

Question 5

if you take metamucil/flaxseed too soon after taking medication, sweeping the meds thru the digestive tract too quickly, is there any risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

No: No risk of injury. You should still be able to absorb the medication just fine even though fiber may increase the speed at which food and medicines travel trough the gut

Question 6

if you take metamucil or flaxseed too soon after taking medication, sweeping them through the digestive tract too quickly, is there any risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

Not as you surmise: Metamucil and flaxseed in can reduce constipation in the same way any other natural or supplemental fiber does.  Neither speed up intestinal transit time to any significant degree or cause injury in recommended doses.  However, fiber can bind to certain medications, decreasing their absorption.  As a general rule, you should separate fiber supplements from medication intake by two + hours.

Question 7

i am hypothyroid and taking medication from past 15 years. thyroxine sodium 62mcg. can i use ground flaxseed? if not can i use flaxseed oil?spirulina?

Accepted Answer

With thyroxine: I'm not sure if you're wanting to take the listed supplements instead of thyroxine (no) or with your thyroxine (yes). Essentially, if your thyroid levels are in the good range, you can take anything that someone with a normally working thyroid can take. Because different docs have different opinions, it's always best to check with your own doc, and make sure s/he knows exactly what you're taking.

Question 8

are there good natural cures for dry eyes? i dont want to use drugs and medicated eye drops if i can help it. ive read that flaxseed oil can help make tears more oily so they dont evaporate so fast. is this true? are there any other natural solutions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, using flaxseed oil may help make tears more oily, which may help stabilize your tear film. Other things you can do is good lid hygiene which is described on our website:

http://www.Eye-socal.Com/eyesocal-newsletter/160-why-do-my-eyes-burn.Html
 
artificial tears purchased over-the-counter, are not really "medicated eye drops", and my patients find significant relief from dry eyes when used with the methods mentioned above.

Question 9

had there any research been done on sprouted flaxseeds?

Accepted Answer

Pubmed: A good way is to go to PubMed, and search for the terms you are interested in. Another way to find out is to go to Google Scholar and do a search.

Question 10

will eating two tablespoons of ground flaxseed on my oatmeal daily interfere with my tri sprinted?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it:  Flaxseed  as far as I know has no effect. Observer be for any changes.

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Dangers of flaxseeds and thyroid medication?

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Could flaxseed oil interfere with other supplements and medications?

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I am 46 years old & is on regular medication for high bp, also facing menopause, can i add virgin coconut oil & flaxseed both in my daily diet or not?

A member asked:

What are your thoughts on juicing and using protein powder or flaxseed for weight loss? will there be a problems with medications or conditions?

A member asked:

If you take metamucil/flaxseed too soon after taking medication, sweeping the meds thru the digestive tract too quickly, is there any risk of injury?

A member asked:

If you take metamucil or flaxseed too soon after taking medication, sweeping them through the digestive tract too quickly, is there any risk of injury?

A member asked:

I am hypothyroid and taking medication from past 15 years. thyroxine sodium 62mcg. can i use ground flaxseed? if not can i use flaxseed oil?spirulina?

A member asked:

Are there good natural cures for dry eyes? i dont want to use drugs and medicated eye drops if i can help it. ive read that flaxseed oil can help make tears more oily so they dont evaporate so fast. is this true? are there any other natural solutions?

A member asked:

Had there any research been done on sprouted flaxseeds?

A member asked:

Will eating two tablespoons of ground flaxseed on my oatmeal daily interfere with my tri sprinted?

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