Flax seed oil ... What do you take it for ??

[smiles4u]

Hi all,

I'm curious if anyone here takes Flax Seed Oil and if you don't mind sharing - What do you take it for ? ... What do you benefit from taking it ? ... How is it taken ??

... Is it in liquid form or capsules ?? ... I always see it advertised BUT have NO clue about Flax Seed Oil

TIA for any kind advice/suggestions xOx

[helle]

I used to take it for my skin/acne when I was younger.
I think people take it to improve their joints if they have troubles and also for athritis...

[smiles4u]

...................... bumpity bump

[jackrose]

I was researching ways to deal with my DD's constipation and it is recommended to help with that....

I think that it is generally good for you because it is a natural source of omega 3s, A very important oil as it is a neural building block. Vegetarians don't get much of it as they don't consume fish (a high source) so they consume fish oil.

I'm sure there is more that it is good for too!

ETA: sorry that is supposed to say "that they consume flax seed oil" not fish oil! I was typing that at past midnight last night and should obviously have been in bed!!

[~Kim~]

psoriasis, helped to up my milk output too I think....but that was a side benefit.

Good on you hun. You've reminded me to get soem my skin is sooo bad ATM.

[smiles4u]

thanks JackRose ... will remember that if my DD has trouble with poo probs !!

[Nai]

I do - it is a good source of omega 3 for vegetarians. I don't eat fish so through pregnancy and BF it helps bubs brain.

It is also good for hair, skin & nails as well as weight regulation for me.

I take it in capsule form but have had it in oil form previously (it tends to repeat on me in that form though)