Flaxseed Oil: Benefits, Uses and How to Use It Properly
Flaxseed Oil: Benefits, Uses and How to Use It Properly IMPORTANT: Flaxseed oil is a valuable food, but it is not suitable for everyone and it cannot be used in just any way. It must never be fried or cooked at high temperatures, because it oxidizes and becomes harmful. People taking anticoagulants (such as acenocoumarol or warfarin) or any blood-thinning medication should talk to their doctor first, since omega-3 can affect blood clotting. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as people with hormone-sensitive conditions (breast cancer, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, endometriosis), should seek medical advice because of the phytoestrogenic lignans. Those with clotting disorders, anyone scheduled for surgery, or people with bowel problems (obstruction, acute diverticulitis) should be cautious. Flaxseed oil is not a substitute for medical treatment and it is not a cure-all — it is a support within a balanced diet. ...