Flax seed oil/flax seeds

triciar98 · #1 October 1st, 2009 02:17 PM

So, since I started the GM in depth, I've been feeling a bit pregnant! I'm not, but I've had some very pregnant like symptoms. I think it's the flax seed oil or flax seeds based on this article:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...dspice&dbid=81

It's so hard to wade through all the information out there! One article said fish oil was better. But, this one talks about the estrogen effects of flax, and I'm beginning to think that this is what I'm experiencing. Maybe. Who knows? But, I thought I would share.

Heather · #2 October 1st, 2009 02:27 PM

I don't know about the flax seed oil,but I do know that that the phytoestrogens in alfalfa made me lactate!

Atlantic Krill oil is what I am using for my omega 3s, on the understanding that it is high in antioxidants, and is closer in structure to the form actually used in our bodies.

triciar98 · #3 October 1st, 2009 02:31 PM

Oh, goodness! I don't want to lactate! And, this is almost what that felt like.

Heather · #4 October 1st, 2009 02:42 PM

I was so embarassed after rushing off to the doctors, terrified, to find out that too many phytoestrogens can do that!

(Mom died of cancer - and there was no way I could have become pregnant)

I have been much more careful with supplements since.

Snakes · #5 October 21st, 2009 01:48 PM

Hi Ladies,

I just bought my flaxseeds today and have question on how to eat them. I read that Jon grinds his in a coffee grinder but i dont have one.Will they still work the same if I just sprinkle them whole in my salads?

S.

Jane of Perth · #6 October 21st, 2009 10:15 PM

Hi Snakes,

No they won't be digested unless you grind them. I had to go out and buy a coffee grinder although you could find another way to crush them the same way chefs crush their herbs and spices in a bowl.

AS far as I can tell I hav enot had a problem with side effects from the flaxseed - perhaps some people are using too much. Maybe people could start off with using a small amount each day and then increasing gradualy as the body gets used to it. Or it could be that some people just cannot have it without side effects.

bluealmond · #7 October 22nd, 2009 02:17 AM

Hi Tricia - try chia seeds as an alternative to Flax. They have more omega in them too. (There is a thread on this forum re: chia)