Flax Oil - Weight Loss Message Board

heather6869 · 03-04-2004, 02:45 PM

Hello, I started taking Flax Oil and it contains 140 cal. and 14 grams of fat per teaspoon. Do you all count vitamins into your daily calorie count? Im not sure if I should reduce my calories or not to make up for the extra cal. this is giving me. Im mainly taking this for the extra fat since I know Im not getting enough.

Thanks in advance,
Heather

SparkleBuggy · 03-04-2004, 07:18 PM

You have to remember, you will burn this fat, a lot quicker than any other fats. As far as counting the calories, it depends if you are trying to lose weight or not. Believe it or not, taking 3 tablespoons of flax oil a day will help you lose weight. How, by taking this, it speeds up your metabolism, causing you to burn more calories. I can say from my experience, I would NEVER give up taking my flax or fish oils. If you feel you are waisting empty calories, then take it early in the morning.

Just a question, why are you taking this? If you are taking it for more fat, then you may want to look ito Fish oil, rather than flax. I'm not sure if you also know this, but there are flax seeds. You can use them in anything! I put them in my protein shakes, salads, yogurts, mix fruit, etc. It just simply adds a nutty flavor. However, if you have joint pain or your skin needs to be cleared up, then I would keep taking flax oil.

Good Luck!

never2L8 · 03-04-2004, 07:29 PM

If you are counting calories, due to the amount of calories involved, you must include these extra calories as part of your daily intake. If it only contained a couple of calories you would not bother. Flax oil - and fish oil - provide essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which are good fats that help raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.

heather6869 · 03-05-2004, 07:31 AM

Thanks everyone! Sparklebuggy, I'm taking this because I have heard that it helps with your moods,your skin, and is essuc.fat your body needs. Is fish oil better? I don't get enough fat in my diet and my skin is becoming dry and dull and I bruise very easy. I am hoping this will help.

Thanks!
Heather

SparkleBuggy · 03-05-2004, 10:02 AM

If you bruise easily, then you are lacking Vitamin B. Fish oil/pills will help w/ your skin. Flax oil will not help your moods, I have never heard anything like that. If you are happy, then just stick w/ flax oil.