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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of FLAXSEED.

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Reason for taking: Other
8/26/2012 10:20:50 AM

Reviewer: Jenny, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I tried for bloating. I knew it seemed to help, but when I ran out & started bloating again I realized how much it helped. I also started realizing I didn't have hot flashes anymore. I don't know if it was a coincidence but I seemed less puffy in my feet. That had been hurting from standing all day at work. Vaginal dryness got better & had more of a sex drive, again coincidence? Wasn' ... Show Full Comment

Reason for taking: Other
6/19/2012 7:46:01 PM

Reviewer: Relieved60, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have had a chronic years long problem with scalp psoriasis. For the past six months I have been taking flex seed oil plus fish oil and my scalp has improved nearly 100%. I used to have such embarrassing flaking and itchiness that I was totally humiliated. Finally I can say that it is absolutely marvelous to have a healthy scalp! Absolutely No flakes and no embarrassing itching! I no longer use m ... Show Full Comment

Reason for taking: Other
12/8/2011 1:15:07 AM

Reviewer: Sue, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Colon Dr. recommended it for increased fiber following colonoscopy w/ polyps. Hopefully is lowering my 'higher than it needs to be' cholesterol, too! But am experiencing acne around jawline, chin & outer edges of face.

Reason for taking: Other
6/26/2011 11:16:24 AM

Reviewer: Betsy33310, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

Brand Product: Other

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Tried taking it for dry eyes and acne. Finally realized Flax was causing acne around my jawline, chin.

Reason for taking: Other
2/18/2011 9:50:46 AM

Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I am very nauseated all the time, I have left work three times now. I am supposed to take 6 pills a day and barely can stomach 2. I am sure this will help people who can take it, but it's not for me.

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