What is Flaxseed?
CATEGORY: Supplements
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Flax seeds contain high levels of lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids. Lignans may benefit the heart, possess anti-cancer properties and studies performed on mice found reduced growth in specific types of tumors.
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How do members experience Flaxseed?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 66 | 9 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 12 | 3 | |
| Constipation | 11 | 6 | |
| Bowel irritability | 9 | 3 | |
| Bowel problems | 8 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
purple617
evaluated on Jul 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Ladypisces26
evaluated on Nov 26, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for circulation in general: Major
- Side effects: None
itsnotmummy
evaluated on Dec 07, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irritability: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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