Question:
Is there anyone out there that takes flax oil? If so, how much & how often?

   — daleshell2004 (posted on January 25, 2005)

January 25, 2005
Two tablespoons a day - more convenient if you mix it with salad oil or put it in your protein shakes.
   — Barb McGraw

January 25, 2005
I take Omega Oil every day (1 tablespoon) in my protein drink. Great for the bones and hair. You can put it in your oatmeal, etc.
   — Linda R.

January 25, 2005
i take to pills a day of flax seed oil.one in the morning and one at night. controls colesterol and heelps elivate constipation also.All the Best! tracey
   — traceybubbles

January 25, 2005
Everything I have read says flax seed is very important for all women to take. However, I had somebody tell me not to take flax seed in the oil form because we do not absorb the oil like non-WLS people. She suggested ground flax seed sprinkled on food. I thought that made a lot of sense......just something to think about. Michelle :) -126
   — Michelle_S

January 26, 2005
I take flax oil. It seems to be helping. I feel wonderful. I take 4 grams per day. I just pour it in a cup & drink it. I think it tastes fine. The capsules are so HUGE they really scared me when I first seen them. My doctor recommends that I take 4 capsules per day (1000 mg each) I have even cut wholes in the capsules & squeezed it out & drank it that way. He wants me to do 4 capsules per day until I am 6 months post-op & then 2 capsules until I am a year post op. Hope some of my ramblings help!! Sheryn
   — sheryn

January 30, 2005
Since we malabsorb fats and oils to a degree, you might want to use flax SEEDS (ground/milled) for the full benefit. Many put them into their protein supplement or sprinkle on ceral.
   — vitalady