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my dh has started taking flax and I am thinking  to start also.... anyone take flax as a supplement or use flax oil in salads?  Any side effects?

In my research I have found some interesting recipes if anyone is interested.....

Both my husband and son take flax on a regular basis. I can't take it because it bothers me, but I have had surgery in which part of my intestines was removed and then relocated. So my system isn't normal.

Dh and Ds have had no problems with it, and ds often gets granola with flax added into it as a snack.

stacy

Hi Susan,

I take flax oil caplets bc of their Omega-3 content, as I don't eat any meat, including fish.  Flax has many benefits, but to benefit from the plant, you also need to consume the seeds.  There are contraindications for some, but most healthy people should be able to supplement with flax seeds and flax seed oils (NOT MEDICAL ADVICE HERE!!). Here's a few sites to check out. While Spectrum organics is a commercial site, they're also a trusted site, and they have a bibliography for further research at the bottom of the page.

http://www.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/contraindications/contraindications.html

http://www.spectrumorganics.com/index.php?title=Flax%20Facts

http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-flax-oil.html