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Flaxseed oil has been commonly used for approximately 25 years,
since the mid 1980's. Although there are many benefits to the use of
this supplement, there are a growing number of people who advocate its
use, without understanding everything about flaxseed oil.
Flaxseed oil, also known as Linseed oil in some circles, is derived
from the dried, ripe seeds of the Flax plant. Food-grade Flaxseed oil
is commonly used as a supplement, and is thought to prevent
Atherosclerosis and improve heart health. However, recent research has
shown only a small difference in patients who consume this supplement
and patients who used a placebo. This has led many to question whether
the use of flaxseed oil is worth risking the possible side
effects.
Flaxseed oil side effects can appear as relatively minor symptoms,
such as flatulence and loose stools, or a more serious problem like
intestinal obstructions. It is due to the possibility of intestinal
obstruction that a patient who has experienced this in the past should
avoid the use of this supplement, unless a physician advocates
otherwise. Regardless, this is something that a physician should be
informed of.
Although there is a lack of adequate research regarding this
supplement, some research has suggested that its use may actually
raise the risk of both breast cancer and prostate cancer. This
information tends to be quite surprising to most consumers, as it is
directly opposite to the information that is commonly associated with
its use. Indeed, some of the earliest advertisements for it mentioned
that using flaxseed oil could prevent some cancers.
Additionally, unlike some other oils, flaxseed oil is thought to
cause damage to the reproductive organs of a fetus during its
gestation. Therefore, if a woman is pregnant, trying to become
pregnant, or with a reasonable expectation of pregnancy, she should
consider avoiding this item in favor of other supplements. Due to the
lack of long term, double blind, peer reviewed, placebo controlled
studies it is not known whether or not it is safe to consume while
nursing. Therefore, it is generally regarded as advantageous to avoid
it during a period of breast feeding.
The side effects appear frequently and with little to know
notice. With no confirmation of benefits, the use of flaxseed oil has
been a subject of intense debate.
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