Question:
What do people take the Flax seed or flax products for?

I've seen many comments on different email groups but find nothing here and would love to know what the purpose of this item is.    — Dawn R. (posted on April 29, 2003)

April 29, 2003
Flax seed is high in fiber, and supposed to prevent certain caners and heart disease, it can also be used to replace some of the fat in your favorite recipes. Do a search on yahoo for a information on it, some people sprinkle it over yogurt, if it ground flaxseed, and flax oil can be drizzled over anything you want, it has a nutty flavor and taste
   — TotallyTori

April 29, 2003
i use to take it to help with the neuropathy in my feet, i was told it would help. do not know if it did or not, now i take nothing at all and am doing great! only 60089.05 pounds to go, well it feels like it sometimes!! ;o)
   — janetc00

April 29, 2003
I use flax seed in baking fresh ground whole wheat bread. If it is not ground, it will go right through you without any benefit. I grind mine in a coffee grinder. It is fantastic fiber among other benefits. I stay regular eating one piece of the bread a day.
   — Cheri M.

April 29, 2003
Here you go: Flax seed oil is a natural source of alpha-linolenic acid (an Omega-3 series of essential fatty acids). Researchers have found a low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Scientist attribute this to the anti-astrogenic effect of lignan. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains. Studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses. It can also help protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function. Flax seed oil is about 55% Omega-3 fatty acid and 20% Omega-6 fatty acid. Although there is no established recommended daily allowance, it has been proposed that the body needs 1-2% of its energy intake be of these two essential fatty acids. Flax seed oil is a source of calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus and Vitamins A, B, D, and E. vermontnutrition.com/flax.htm and this is about the oil. The actual seed itself is much better:~)
   — Cheri M.