| > Supplement Index > Flaxseed Oil / Omega 3 / Fatty Acid DHA / Chih ma > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Flaxseed Oil General Information Flaxseed oil is a rich, vegetarian source of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are critical in the production of prostaglandins. In the body prostaglandins help regulate fat metabolism, inflammatory response, hormones, as well as the cardiovascular, immune and central nervous systems. There is some concern by physicians that modern diets may be too rich in omega 6 fatty acids and deficient in omega 3s, which can contribute to health concerns. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Flaxseed Oil Uses & Scientific Evidence For Worldwide studies have shown that using Flaxseed oil boosts the immune system, promotes anti-tumor activity, normalizes blood pressure levels and inhibits cancer cell growth. Flaxseed oil is beneficial for allergies, cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels, circulation, eczema, eyesight, immune function, learning ability, nerve problems, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, viral illness, weight management, diabetes, blood pressure, inflammation, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, acne, dry skin, energy levels, PMS, mood swings, and liver problems. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Flaxseed Oil Dosage Information To restore the proper omega6 / omega 3 balance, doctors recommend dietary supplementation of omega 3 rich flax oil. There are many forms of Flaxseed available. It is important to read product label directions before use. Research has shown that in order for this fatty acid to be fully available to the body it must be tied to a sulfur-based protein, and the best natural source for that is cottage cheese, or you can use MSM supplements to achieve the same results. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Flaxseed Oil Safety & Interaction Information There are no known side effects or interactions associated with Flaxseed oil when taken in the recommended doses. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Flaxseed Oil Supplements and Products Below |