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why is flaxseed oil valuable?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Flaxseed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Question 2

would you recommend  flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Good source of omega 3 oil.

Question 3

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 4

would flaxseed oil combust inside my body?

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No: Life's difficult enough without people trying to frighten you in this way.

Question 5

how exactly does flaxseed oil help gain weight?

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There are 120 : calories for each tablespoon of flaxseed oil. That can add up fast.

Question 6

i was wondering is flaxseed oil good or bad for you?

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No magic: This has been promoted as a 'superfood' which is simply made up. Food choices have much less impact on your overall health than does staying physically fit, eating a sensible and balanced diet, avoiding tobacco and illegal drugs, using alcohol wisely if at all, and learning good living skills and working hard. You're right to care about your health, but the key's not on the dinner plate.

Question 7

can you tell me is flaxseed oil good or bad for you?

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Good for most but...: Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of essential omega 3 ; 6 fatty acids. It likely reduces inflammation ; helps prevent heart disease ; cancer. However, some people have difficulty converting the omega 3 ala into epa ; dha (found in fish oil). It might harm those with diabetes, schizophrenia, macular degeneration ; prostate cancer. See
http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/flaxseed-oil.

Question 8

my husband wants to start taking flaxseed oil but i have some concerns?

Accepted Answer

Let him do it: It's a great binder for paint and a component for putty, and is probably not going to do him any harm and may make him feel better. If he believes all the health claims made for the stuff, he'd be reading uncritically. If he's got any real health issues, he needs to "use his flaxseed oil" in conjuction with something evidence-based.

Question 9

ate heated flaxseed oil the other day and became very sick, 3 days later still don't feel 100%, better but not 100%? anything i should do?

Accepted Answer

Wait it out: Just wait it out, and avoid flaxseed oil in the future. Hope this helps!

Question 10

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.

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