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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Basically no: All the talk about this being a 'superfood' is at best 'overstated'. Health doesn't come from magic food choices. It comes from staying physically fit ... Read More
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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered
30 years experience Holistic Medicine
Flax seed: High in fiber and omega 6 fatty acids.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Benefits: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease. Because your body can digest ground ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Flaxseed: Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. There’s some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Flaxseed: Flaxseed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered
10 years experience Internal Medicine
Flax seed : Yes it does, but it contains more omega fatty acids, vitamin E, thiamine and B complex. Overall very rich in quality nutrients!
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Cholesterol: Flaxseed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.
A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered
41 years experience Internal Medicine
No: You may enjoy eating it and it is not harmful. It does not firm skin.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
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 ... Read More
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Dr. J. Yusuf Erskine answered
32 years experience Holistic Medicine
Omega 3: More optimal for women then men.
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Pharmacist: My readings suggest that flaxseed has an estrogen like effect, but I'm unsure of whether this is enough to interact with the birth control medication. ... Read More
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