Flaxseed Oil Question

I bought some flaxseed oil because I know a lot of people use it to stay regular and it has many other benefits as well. I bought the gel caps and took them out and much to my suprise they were HUGE. I am worried about swallowing them because they are so big. My question is can i poke a hole in them and get the oil out and mix it with something or should I just take one and see if it goes down. Any help would be great. Thanks Jenn

Big pills still get stuck in me and I've had this happen twice, so I avoid them! It's an awful feeling and until it "passes", I throw up all solid food and even water is weird to drink (but doable). Last time I did this, it took a day and a half before I went back to normal. I would poke a hole in it and it in something! I buy liquid flax and mix it into my protein shake. Vi

I made the same mistake in buying the gell caps I poke a hole in it and put it in my shakes. Next time I will just buy the oil. Deb

I made the same mistake in buying the gell caps I poke a hole in it and put it in my shakes. Next time I will just buy the oil. Deb

Hey Jennifer, Keep in mind that flaxseed oil does not help to you keep you regular--it provides essential oils for your skin. I use Barlean's fresh cold pressed flax seed oil (liquid and refridgerated--get at the health food store) everyday in my shakes since my skin is SO dry. If you are looking for fiber to stay regular, then you are needing ground flax seeds. The seeds are what people are referring to when they say "take flax" for regularity. I personally don't have the time or patience to grind my own seeds so I use tasteless/gritless Benefiber (also in my shakes) or a liquid fiber that I got at vitalady.com. Hope this helps. -Laura -90lbs!!!!

I don't have a problem taking the gel caps. They go down ok for me. I take them because of the essential oils that are good for you. I take one a day in the morning. Hope this helps! Angela