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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 | 19 |
95% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 3 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
100% |
| Dry Eyes | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 95% (37
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Flax Reviews
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Lubricates joints
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Helps keep joints and muscles lubricated and helps with allergies.
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Just starting this; was recommended by a friend who said it lowered by at least 20 points within 3 months.
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Is in the mix I take.
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Added to diet. Seems to help
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These are working together with the enzymes as well as strattera did for my 12 year old son.
Somewhat Helpful
Helps keep the bowels clear and therefore helps my body eliminate toxins. it also helps keep my joint lubricated.
Somewhat Helpful
I took flax seed oil for a looong time. Eventually one my my psoriasis patches went away, but who know whether it was the oil or something else.
Too Soon To Tell
too early
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Flax Seed?
I've wondered about this myself, thanks for asking. Now the really dumb question, which aisle will I find flax seed at a general supermarket? [More] -
Flax Seed?
PLEASE REMEMBER! DO NOT use Flax seed/meal and protein supplements together!!!! Protein binds to the Flax and is carried straight thru the diges... [More] -
Flax Seed?
You have to get the flax meal, not flax seed. Your body doesn't break down the seed, so it goes in one end and out the other. lol! You can either grin... [More] -
Re:Word association game
I agree with adding it to much you cook or bake--I even add flax seed to my meat loaves. [More] -
Word association game
Tea - Sweet (Southern Sweet Tea) [More]
