What does Flaxseed oil do?

[TFXP-Zeke01]

I've read some people who say to use it. What's the advantage in taking it?

[AllNatural]

I wanted to know this also, i posted in the diet section, just wanted to subscribe to this. How do you guys take it also? Mix it etc? How much also per day?

[jarhead]

Guys,
If you perform a search on "flax", you will get more than you have bargained for.

[TFXP-Zeke01]

Originally posted by jarhead
Guys,
If you perform a search on "flax", you will get more than you have bargained for.

As many times as I have told people to do the same thing, you'd think I would have known what to do..............:p :D

Going there now!

[AllNatural]

I thought I'd try to get the low down on flax from people who take it instead of ending up reading marketing hype from bodybuilding.com and other sites, EXCUUUUUSE ME

[TFXP-Zeke01]

Well, I found out it has essential fatty acids(Omega 3) that the body needs for certain process'. It's also a good fat subsitute because it's a good kinda fat. Peanuts and Flax is the best forms of fat from what I've read on my search...........FOR THE TRUTH!!!:D:D

OH! and take it with "cottage cheese" as Tryska says!;) And take it in the morning and before bed. Did I learn enough about it? If not, then fill in the rest for me......lol!!;)

[TFXP-Zeke01]

OH! Also, what about taking the EAS product called "CLA"(conjugated linoleuc acid)? Is this the same thing? Is it better than flax and, most importantly, should they be stacked together? Thanks!;)

[heathj]

CLA is good for recovery.

[heathj]

http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3472&highlight=CLA

[Budiak]

Flax.

[Shocker]

i used to hate the taste of the stuff and when I started, I was thinking my godd how am I going to be able to drink this every day? Funny how your tastes adapt.
I quite like it now.

[jarhead]

Originally posted by AllNatural
I thought I'd try to get the low down on flax from people who take it instead of ending up reading marketing hype from bodybuilding.com and other sites, EXCUUUUUSE ME AllNatural,
When I suggested searching, I ment this forum, not bodybuilding.com and other sites. BTW, you're excused.

[ElPietro]

Any of you using UDO Oil? It's primarily flax with a couple other ingredients like safflower and sesame oil. Has about an even ratio of 3s and 6s, with about half as much omega-9.

I bought a big bottle of flax a long time ago but there's no best before date...i'm assuming it won't go bad eh?

[Tryska]

well zeke.....you picked up the most important part. that it should be taken with cottage cheese. and is great for breakfast or late night. *lol*

seriously though, you don't ahve to take it with cottage cheese, but it's my personal fave.

and your right, EFA's are important for hormonal regulation, hair, skin nails, cell walls, all that good stuff. they are also much healthier then most of the other fats out there.

[ElPietro]

answer my question assface

[Tryska]

wow. i didn't see your question, tard, but i actually do have an answer because i discussed this with my supp shop meathead this past saturday.

a. flax seed oil does not actually have to be refrigerated until it's been opened.

b. once it's opened you've got something like 3 months to use it. Obviously throw it out when it gets rancid, and you WILL know when it's gotten rancid.

[ElPietro]

Originally posted by Tryska
b. once it's opened you've got something like 3 months to use it. Obviously throw it out when it gets rancid, and you WILL know when it's gotten rancid.

you mean it can actually taste worse???

what's yer thoughts on UDO oil? better, same, worse? i see i have to ask each question twice for you...

[Tryska]

i have no thought's on udo's. i've never tried it, because i've enver actually been able to find it, but it seems like a pretty ace formula.


why do we go through this same exchange every couple months or so? oh yeah., cuz your ******ed, that's why.

[AllNatural]

Way to throw down tryska,
How else do people take flax oil? I can't imagine pouring fatty oil all over cottage cheese, doesn't sound too appealing to me. I was thinking mixing it with water and amino liquid, blending and chugging- sound good?

[Tryska]

mmmm...you could do that, i guess......you could also just take a tablespoon plain, top a salad with it, top a lot of other different things with it, mix it inot a shake.....only thing you can't do is cook it.