A 20-year-old male asked:
some supplements (for exmaple: flax seed), say to take with meals. whats the purpose? is it okay to take with protein shake instead?
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
40 years experience Clinical Psychology
Flax seen in a shake: is fine. Be sure to use flax seed that you grind yourself. Pre-grounds gets rancid easily. Taking supplements or meds w/meals can buffer the impact of them in your stomach and help prevent GI symptoms. Peace and good health.
Answered on Dec 3, 2014
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