Flax Oil, Sleep, and Energy - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

grillo7 · 09-02-2003, 11:38 PM

Hi everyone, I've been taking flax oil for about 2 weeks now. Suddenly, I began to be unable to stay asleep, and I wake up after only a few hours feeling fully mentally awake. At night, it's like my mind is just completely unable to turn off, and creates all kinds of crazy thoughts at a million miles. I stopped taking flax oil after the first day, and I still have this. Has anyone had this happen before with flax, omega 3's, or fish oil?? Also, could it be that I'm having this because I stopped taking it??? Thanks so much for any info anyone has...

shadepra · 09-03-2003, 12:12 PM

I wouldn't think flax oil or fish oil would cause this. I have been taking flax oil for a couple of years and haven't noticed anything different, maybe a little more energy. Have you been under stress lately, or worrying about anything? Or have you made any other changes to your lifestyle, i.e., started exercising for example?

grillo7 · 09-04-2003, 01:47 AM

No, nothing like that. That's what has been so strange about it. The only thing I could think to link it to was the flax oil.

stabmaster · 09-07-2003, 01:57 AM

i read that it's common for this to happen from oil if taken later in the day. in order to sleep well, the oil should be consumed before 8:00PM. i don't know about the effects extending for more than a few hours-- it is only oil.