Question:
Can anyone tell me anything about Flax oil.

I was told it can help with the loose skin and help with the hair falling out, Please help!    — Christine B. (posted on December 10, 2003)

December 10, 2003
Nope - it won't. Nothing but nothing well help with saggy, lose skin except a knife. Plain and simple. No exercise on earth, no oil, no cream or lotion will help to repair broken threads of elastin in the skin. Just can't happen. That said, flaxseed oil is GREAT for your skin - it nourishes it and makes it softer and more supple. It helps the brain to function better. It is good for the body in sooo many ways. It's better if you have fresh ground flaxseed though as you will get both the benefits of the essential fatty acids as well as the fiber for healthy bowels (it feeds the good bacteria in your bowels). Never heard of it helping with hair falling out, but it stands to reason that it will nourish the hair as well. Don't know what it will do to the folicals.
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December 10, 2003
http://www.wellfx.com/InfoBase/vitamin_Flaxseed.html <BR><BR> Interesting article on it at the above site. I don't know much about it, but my husband puts "ground flaxseed" on his cereal each morning as it is suppose to really help lower cholesterol.
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December 10, 2003
Since we malabsorb the oil, the ground/milled seeds are what we can use. Many add them to protein shakes or put them on food, almost as a garnish. They have a pleasant nutty flavor. I think they cure EVERYTHING known to man, or so everyone claims. lol. Because they must be refrigerated, I never remember to use them. But many absolutely swear by them, for regularity, for good feeling skin, better hair, etc. If you're at 4 months post-op, though, that's the hair loss that is right on schedule. Presumably you are already doing 60g+ of protein supplement and a couple of dry form vitamin E's per day?
   — vitalady

December 10, 2003
I do believe I've tried every product on the market for lose skin and hair loss - but I still lost gobs of hair- As far as loose skin- I tried cocoa butter and tons of other stuff..and the only think I'm left with is HORRIBLE "soft n silky" extra skin (haha) After Hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars, the only think I found to REALLY help me- was for stretch marks. I have deep, white, long ugly stretch marks from years and years of losing and gaining- (not the red ones you might get from pregnancy) There is this stuff called STRIVECTIN. You apply it sparingly 3 times a day to your marks (you must do it faithfully) Only bad thing, its REALLY expensive (I think $130 for 6 oz) ~goes a long ways~ I was able to buy mine off ebay for like $90- But it really was worth every penny, my stretch marks are not GONE, but they sure have faded-so for me it was worth it. Best wishes Kim
   — WABBIT F.

December 12, 2003
Been taking Flaax Seed Oil caps for quite awhile. My DH's doc recommended it for cholesterol and said it cleans the plax out of arteries. We do 1000 mg daily. Yes, the refrigerated liquid is much better for you. Also good source for omega 3 oils - the healthy stuff!
   — L. Susan P.

December 30, 2003
A friend of mine who had the WLS (open) gave me a bottle of Flax Oil to prevent the hair loss. I was not experiencing hair loss at the time and foolishly put the bottle aside. Now three months post op, I am losing tons of hair. I am afraid to wash it, comb it and style as I would have ususally. I just started using it. The doctor who suggested using this for HER hair loss swears by it. I will have to wait and see if this is the solution for me. I have also heard that increasing your vitamins can prevent hair loss. Please keep me informed if you hear any more about this and I will do the same.
   — Janine A.