should i take flax oil in addition to eating flaxseeds! - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

Jess75 · 06-20-2004, 07:30 PM

hi, i currently eat about a teaspoon of olive oil a day, a teaspoon of fish oil and about a tablespoon of flaxseeds with my yogurt and such, a day. should include more essential fatty acids, i am pretty active. any info would be great! thanks

modert · 06-21-2004, 07:18 AM

What is your primary goal? I don't think you need to take both the seeds and the oil. But the seeds are known to cause more gas and digestive problems that the oil.

Jess75 · 06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

really? so the seeds do the same? that's what i thought. basically, my goal is to be healthy. i only have 3 pounds to lose and i can lose it by cutting calories and still taking my fish oil, olive oil and flaxseeds. i typed in google the recommended dose for these fatty acids but i didn't find anything. thank you for your reply!

modert · 06-21-2004, 08:53 AM

Here is some basic dosage information for flaxseed and/or flaxseed oil. You can see that 1 tbsp of oil will provide maximum benefit for most conditions. It is recommended to take the oik with food for best absorption. Also, you must keep the oil refridgerated - it spoils VERY easily (noted by a strong foul odor)

1 tablespoon oil
Acne, Aging, Angina, Back Pain, Cancer Prevention, Cataracts, Chronic Pain, Cold, Sores, Crohn's Disease, Eczema, Endometriosis, Fatigue, Hair Problems, Heart, Disease Prevention, High Blood Pressure, Impotence, Infertility, Kidney Stones, Lupus, Menopause, Multiple Sclerosis, Nail Problems, Parkinson's Disease, Perimenopause, Prostate Problems, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Shingles, Stroke

1 tablespoon oil, mixed with food or juice
Skin Health
Sunburn (Can also be dabbed directly on sunburned skin)

1-3 tbsp. ground flaxseeds, mixed into large glass of water
Constipation

1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds, mixed into large glass of water
Hemorrhoids

joquiero · 06-21-2004, 09:34 AM

I teaspoon is not enough, take 1 TABLESPOON instead.