Flax seed oil benefits?

[CHIEF]

Looking at another thread on here it seems some of you take Flax seed oil, I have toyed with the idea of taking this for a while now but can anyone tell if it actually works or have they noticed a difference since taking it?

I'm interested as I wish to take it for joint health plus overall health benefits i.e. heart benefits, lowers cholesterol etc.

Also can anyone tell me the best place to buy Flax seed online or on the high street?

Cheers.

[Pothole]

Won't do you much harm, but I reckon the placebo effects would be better for you.

Boots/webMD said:

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that partly and inefficiently is converted into DHA and EPA - more active omega-3s - in the body. While flaxseed hasn't yet been shown to improve heart disease risk, there's some evidence that flaxseed and flaxseed oil may lower cholesterol levels. For instance, a 2008 study of 66 patients published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found lipid-lowering effects following a daily supplement of tablets containing flaxseed. However, the NHS says: "Evidence suggests that vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids may not have the same benefits for reducing the risk of heart disease as those in oily fish."

Ground flaxseed - but not flaxseed oil - may also help with menopausal symptoms. Research has shown that 40 grams per day may be similar to hormone therapy for improving mild menopause symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats. However, another study found no benefits of flaxseed in relieving menopausal symptoms.

Some studies suggest ground flaxseed may also ease constipation.

Some study results suggest flaxseed may improve kidney function in people with lupus, but more research is needed. If you have lupus - or any other medical condition - it's very important to talk to your doctor about any supplements you take.

Flaxseed is being studied for many other conditions, ranging from cancer to diabetes to osteoporosis. At this point, there is not enough evidence to support flaxseed for these conditions.

[Paul Dishman]

CHIEF said:

Looking at another thread on here it seems some of you take Flax seed oil, I have toyed with the idea of taking this for a while now but can anyone tell if it actually works or have they noticed a difference since taking it?

I'm interested as I wish to take it for joint health plus overall health benefits i.e. heart benefits, lowers cholesterol etc.

Also can anyone tell me the best place to buy Flax seed online or on the high street?

Cheers.

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

[mattikake]

Eat flax seed itself for breakfast. It's a superfood. Great for body builders. Excellent Fat profile and still really high in Omega 3. Loads of fibre. Excellent Amino acid profile for a veg. Mineral profile is nothing special though.

Also one of the highest anti-inflamatory foods there are, around 500 per 100g (50 net is your daily target, but other foods are inflamatory so will certainly lower this score. Start the day with this mahoosive boost).

Flaxseed oil? Like most "extracts", I suspect a fad for MCDs.

[CHIEF]

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

[Ordinary_Chap]

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

Perhaps because people hear and read what they want to?

article you linked to said:

Although Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, says she wouldn’t call any of the health benefits of flax "conclusively established," research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

Perhaps because people hear and read what they want to?

article you linked to said:

Although Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, says she wouldn’t call any of the health benefits of flax "conclusively established," research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

Or possibly because there is a strong body of science that seems to support all of these benefits.....

Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to make assumptions?

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

Perhaps because people hear and read what they want to?

article you linked to said:

Although Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, says she wouldn’t call any of the health benefits of flax "conclusively established," research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

Or possibly because there is a strong body of science that seems to support all of these benefits.....

Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to make assumptions?

If 'seems' is good enough for you (and it isn't for "Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto" to say they are conclusively established) then go ahead and spend the money. I'd want more proof before coughing up.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

Perhaps because people hear and read what they want to?

article you linked to said:

Although Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, says she wouldn’t call any of the health benefits of flax "conclusively established," research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

Or possibly because there is a strong body of science that seems to support all of these benefits.....

Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to make assumptions?

If 'seems' is good enough for you (and it isn't for "Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto" to say they are conclusively established) then go ahead and spend the money. I'd want more proof before coughing up.

Very few things are completely accepted in this area and if you read enough research you'll see many conflicting opinions and studies.

You also appear to be trying to take her comments out of context. In the same line she goes on too say;

Research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease

So ok, lets turn this around, what would quantify as solid evidence for you?

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

CHIEF said:

Paul Dishman said:

I'll give you the same advice here as I would at work- Don't waste your money

Interesting Paul, and I see your a pharmacist (yep I'm a nosey git) so obviously know what your on about.

Care to elaborate as to why as I'd be interested.

I used to take cod liver oil capsules and to be honest I thought they were a waste and felt no benefit. I 'assumed' flax seed were something of a miracle food along with Krill oil but I don't want to buy any of these if there is zero benefit.

Cheers.

I'd like to hear the reasons why as there are many studies that show it does have strong health benefits.

Although I'd say Chief, I wouldn't expect to feel any different whilst taking it.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-fla...

Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Monday 7th January 19:19

Perhaps because people hear and read what they want to?

article you linked to said:

Although Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto, says she wouldn’t call any of the health benefits of flax "conclusively established," research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease.

Or possibly because there is a strong body of science that seems to support all of these benefits.....

Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to make assumptions?

If 'seems' is good enough for you (and it isn't for "Lilian Thompson, PhD, an internationally known flaxseed researcher from the University of Toronto" to say they are conclusively established) then go ahead and spend the money. I'd want more proof before coughing up.

Very few things are completely accepted in this area and if you read enough research you'll see many conflicting opinions and studies.

You also appear to be trying to take her comments out of context. In the same line she goes on too say;

Research indicates that flax’s possible health benefits include reducing the risks of certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease and lung disease

So ok, lets turn this around, what would quantify as solid evidence for you?

(Bolding of 'possible' mine)

Somebody like her saying that they are 'conclusively established', perhaps.

As I said, not conclusive enough yet to get me spending money, you go ahead if you want to.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

[Ordinary_Chap]

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

You quoted me and I responded.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just stating a logical person would do more research before going off one single article posted on the internet if they are indeed serious about evaluating the supplement.

I sought the opinion of the chemist posting in this thread as I'm willing to evaluate research and knowledgeable people rather than read a short article and consider it fact.

That's the difference between me and you

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

You quoted me and I responded.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just stating a logical person would do more research before going off one single article posted on the internet if they are indeed serious about evaluating the supplement.

I sought the opinion of the chemist posting in this thread as I'm willing to evaluate research and knowledgeable people rather than read a short article and consider it fact.

That's the difference between me and you

So the person cited as the current expert in the field's professional opinion should be disregarded?

[Ordinary_Chap]

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

You quoted me and I responded.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just stating a logical person would do more research before going off one single article posted on the internet if they are indeed serious about evaluating the supplement.

I sought the opinion of the chemist posting in this thread as I'm willing to evaluate research and knowledgeable people rather than read a short article and consider it fact.

That's the difference between me and you

So the person cited as the current expert in the field's professional opinion should be disregarded?

I think you need to re-read what I wrote because clearly I didn't say or infer such a thing.

[Pothole]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

You quoted me and I responded.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just stating a logical person would do more research before going off one single article posted on the internet if they are indeed serious about evaluating the supplement.

I sought the opinion of the chemist posting in this thread as I'm willing to evaluate research and knowledgeable people rather than read a short article and consider it fact.

That's the difference between me and you

So the person cited as the current expert in the field's professional opinion should be disregarded?

I think you need to re-read what I wrote because clearly I didn't say or infer such a thing.

You're boring me now. As I've already said at least twice, if you and/or the OP think it's worth the money,by all means go ahead. I'll not be bothering.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Pothole said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Have you read supporting evidence from other case studies Pothole or is one small article sufficient for you?

Or do you choose to not believe one person when they state something is likely but yet unproven?

I'm not sure I understand why you're still trying to convince me. Why does my opinion matter to either you or the OP?

You quoted me and I responded.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I'm just stating a logical person would do more research before going off one single article posted on the internet if they are indeed serious about evaluating the supplement.

I sought the opinion of the chemist posting in this thread as I'm willing to evaluate research and knowledgeable people rather than read a short article and consider it fact.

That's the difference between me and you

So the person cited as the current expert in the field's professional opinion should be disregarded?

I think you need to re-read what I wrote because clearly I didn't say or infer such a thing.

You're boring me now. As I've already said at least twice, if you and/or the OP think it's worth the money,by all means go ahead. I'll not be bothering.

Fair enough, well you know the answer to that? Don't post here if you don't debate.

All the best,
Lee

[Paul Dishman]

I'd only recommend a product if there is a solid body of evidence of benefit, otherwise I advise people to save their money.