User Reviews for flaxseed

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't expecting that just things seemed to change with no change in my life to make that happen.

My constipastion is somewhat better. I'm still working on it but not consistent with the flaxseed as I should be. However my hot flashes are gone, its only been 2 weeks. I had no idea it was good for that. It wasn't until I read the bebefits on this site that I relized that my flashing days are over and my diabetes levels have come down. I'll definately keep working on it. Thanks for the comments, they do help.

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 medicated shampoos! Yes indeed, I am using regular shampoo and conditions! I am so very happy that i did some homework on the use of supplements! I know that prescriptions used to treat psoriasis are very harsh on the human system, yet here I am--sympton free with the use of natritutional suppliments!Read More Read Less

Wildroot brand, had an allergic reaction. Severe abdominal cramps, nausea & rash from neck to my pelvis. Dr told me was lucky my throat didn't swell shut. There are no warning labels on the bag. COmpany rep that called me back stated they were compliant with the government & didn't have to label the package. I am so sick right now...using magnesium citrate to flush it out. I have had excessive vomiting. The flaxseed has blocked my intestines... I am so sick.

Just started 1 1/2 weeks ago, back later. Doc recommended instead of my Fish Oil because she thought fish oil too contaminated with toxins and not always steady. Anyway, right now, going slow. I sprinkled 2 tablespoons on my breakfast cereal..it is sold in bulk at organic type market.

I went on Wed MD like Oprah said to get something for my hot flashes, because my doctors said i was too young to have hot flashes, so they wouldn't treat me. But since i did what Wed MD suggested for me. Flaxseed 10 yrs. ago! I stop having hot flashes and i don't catch colds like i use too 4 and 5 times a year anymore. Thanks to Web MD and Oprah telling us where to go get help since my doctor wouldn't help me!!!

I just started taking ground flaxseed for high cholesterol per my doctor. It gives me gas but will see if helps to lower my cholesterol.

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

I have been using about a Tablespoon of ground flax seed in my ceral every morning for about 6 mos. and a year ago my cholesterol was 231 and last mo it was 203 my LDL was149 now its 130 my HDL was 56 It's now 50 it went down 6? My triglycerides also got better now 115 I will be 71 next month and I don't take any cholesterol medication for cholesterol. I do try to eat healthy and I walk a mile or more most every day.

works a little bit on me

My Trigly dropped from over 400 to 179 in one month

I started taking flax to improve my cholesterol and just had blood work and my cholesterol LDL is 123 and my HDL is 46 I am not really sure what it was when I started using Flax seed so maybe my cholesterol was off the board and it brought it in line, my doctor wants to put me on simvastatin a cholesterol medicine, I want to keep using the flax and exercise more and watch my diet closer before taking a statin. So not sure if Flax seed is working for me or not, it does aid in constipation, and my hair, nails and skin look great so I will continue taking it for those reasons.Read More Read Less

I use flaxseed for pain in my joints. And it works like a lubricate, making easier to go up and down the stairs with esae.

I put 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed in my oatmeal every morning. This cuts hotflashes in half. My only problem is having to eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning when I am really craving something yummy!

Very good

I eat 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal every AM. I love the nutty taste and enjoy the little seeds that have not been ground up. My cholesterol is still rising. I am post menopausal. I think that is really the problem. I have given up all white food products, use no sweeteners or creamers in my coffee, no salad dressings, french fries, eggs and red meat maybe once a month No fast foods. I tried Crestor and I had a bad experience. So for me flax seed hasn't worked in the 5 months I have tried it. I will continue because I like the taste. Read More Read Less

Amoung diet change and an erercise regiment,my type 2 diabets condition, cholesterol, trigliseride levels have reduced to normal ranges.

i take pain medicin daily and would get constipatid a lot and tried stool softeners and other remedies that were not good for the body and did,nt work most of the time. flaxseed 1000mg. just 2 at night with dinner or after dinner works great and have never been constipated since i.ve been taking it for about 4 yrs. now. and its so good for you.