along with a low fat diet I've added those things. I'm wondering if you can have ill effects by using this stuff all together.

I'm worried about the garlic especially.

The next thing I am supposed to add is Flax Seed Oil...I'm hesitant because its costly and I don't want to take a chance on an allergic reaction to it.

I guess i worry too much.

i eat a half cup of ground flax seed a day. it's a lot cheaper than the oil if you grind it yourself, coffee grinder works great, allergic reactions to ground flax extremely rare, if afraid have your doctor or allergist test you. it's helping me with multiple health problems. i get mine[brown flax] for 89 cents a pound. you only need to eat 2 ounces a day. it's good nutrition, many people are deficient in omega 3 essential fatty acids, which can contribute to a lot of health problems. i boil 2 cups water, add one cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup ground flax seed, reduce heat to medium and cook ten minutes. i feel so much better since doing this. it helps you deal with stress which is a problem with any health problem. please learn more about health benefits by typing flaxseed into a search engine. it's supposed to lower bad cholesterol. oats and flax a great combination. one doctor believes it is the most therapeutic food on earth. i believe. flax is in a category by itself. i've never received this much benefit from eating anything else or taking any supplement. don't forget to take a good multivitamin/mineral supplement. good luck.