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Flax

Flax (also known as Common Flax or Linseed) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flaxseed oil is most commonly consumed with salads or in capsules. Flax seed owes its nutritional benefits to lignans and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3s, often in short supply in populations with low-fish diets, ... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
High Cholesterol
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Dry Eyes
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Overall, 96% (51 Members) find Flax helpful
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Flax Reviews

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AKarenina (High Cholesterol)
don't know yet
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zzztop (High Cholesterol)
di not work at all no side effects
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1fedup (High Cholesterol)
working, but think im going to switch to fish oil. lots of people have had good results with that i hear. Was informed that flax can throw things out of balance. as my trig. levels spiked from 176 to 322.
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reet1371 (High Cholesterol)
hurts my stomach alot
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reetchic (High Cholesterol)
works great
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klingt1979 (High Cholesterol)
Just recently started taking pill form, want to try powder form.
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reddutchgirl (Lupus)
I love it ground up in my smoothies. Take it every morning. My joints, skin, hair and nail health have all improved.
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wishUwell (High Cholesterol)
just the useless flax bread which probably doesn't do anything
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BubblesDavey (High Cholesterol)
Don't know.
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Majestic (High Cholesterol)
I add ground flax seed to oatmeal or sometimes when I bake or cook. It depends on the item I am making.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Flax Seed
    Sunlovin, Aloe is on the list of mucilage plants/herbs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucilage I'm going to order aloe vera powder and give it... [More]
  2. Discussion: Flax Seed
    Tom, How's flaxseed drink working for you? Is on cup enough for you to take through the whole day? How long have you been drinking it? I've read if... [More]
  3. Discussion: Flax Seed
    I still take aloe gel in a little water. I think most brands do have citric acid in them, so one has to be careful--it's not for everyone, but person... [More]
  4. Discussion: Flax Seed
    I recently began my second bout of gastritis. The first was ten years ago.This time I was stupid and should have known better. I thought I could drin... [More]
  5. Discussion: Fish oil and Flax seed recommendations
    My doc told me to get Fish oil supplements and Flax seed to go alongwith my new Zetia prescription (I was allergic to the Statins) to reduce my choles... [More]