Features of use

Pregnancy:   Linseed oil can be hazardous to the health of the fetus. According to some studies, intake of flax seed oil in the second and third trimester may increase the risk of early birth, so expectant mothers should avoid consumption of flaxseed oil.

Breast-feeding:   lack of information about how flax seed oil is safe for infants and nursing mothers. Therefore it is better not to take risks and to refrain from taking flaxseed oil during breastfeeding.

Bleeding disorders (hemorrhagic gemostaziopatii):   flaxseed oil may increase the risk of major bleeding in patients with bleeding disorders. If you are among them, before taking flaxseed oil How to take flaxseed oil: about the course of treatment Consult a physician.

Operations:   linseed oil increases the risk of bleeding during surgery or thereafter. At least two weeks before the scheduled surgery should stop taking flaxseed oil.

Interaction with Drug

Linseed oil interacts with drugs, inhibiting blood clotting (anticoagulants). Linseed oil slows blood clotting, so in combination with anticoagulants, have a similar effect, increases the likelihood of severe bleeding and bruising.

For drugs that slows down blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac Diclofenac - relieve inflammation and pain   (Voltarus, kataflam and others), ibuprofen (dvil, Motrin and others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn and others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin Warfarin - indirect anticoagulants   (Coumadin), and others.

Dosage linseed oil depends on a number of factors, including the patient's age, state of health, presence of chronic diseases. There is currently no evidence to pinpoint necessary in certain circumstances, the dose of flaxseed oil. Remember that natural remedies are not always harmless, and dosage is very important. Taking supplements Food additives - basic classification   linseed oil, always follow the instructions on the package, and contact your doctor if you experience unusual symptoms or side effects.

Note that the linseed oil is readily cleaved under the action of light, heat and air, so it must be stored at a cold dark place such as in a refrigerator.

Contraindications and side effects

Medicinal properties of flaxseed oil has long been known. As food, flaxseed oil is indispensable: it can be used for cooking meatless dishes, and during the holidays, as it is very tasty and fancy cakes with the addition of linseed oil takes on a special flavor and aroma.

The medicinal properties of flax seed oil and also have long been known and folk medicine has always used them to treat ulcers, cuts and wounds, pain relief, relief of heartburn; with their help expel worms. But in addition to the many medicinal properties, flaxseed oil has a number of side effects and contraindications.

Alpha-linolenic acid in linseed oil

Firstly, linseed - an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids necessary for normal functioning of our body, but in flaxseed, they exist only in the form of alpha-linolenic acid. What does it mean? Alpha-linolenic acid is different from other omega-3 fatty acids which provide other natural sources such as fish oil Fish oil - so whether it is useful to think? . According to some studies, excessive intake of alpha-linolenic acid increases the risk of prostate cancer!

In general, alpha-linolenic acid is less useful than the other omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acid, which is the source of the fish oil. This is because the body has to do extra work for the transformation of alpha-linolenic acid and docosahexaenoic eicosapentaenoic, otherwise it is not digested. Unfortunately, our body is not too effectively cope with this task, and with age, this conversion takes place more slowly. In women, the efficiency of conversion of alpha-linolenic acid is higher than in men (about twice). This distinction scientists explain that docosahexaenoic acid is very important for the children, that is the nature of women laid a great need for docosahexaenoic acid than men, so the mechanism of its formation works efficiently and is activated during pregnancy.

Linseed oil and breast cancer

At first glance, women can safely take a flaxseed and flaxseed oil in any way, because they do not have prostate cancer, so cancer of the body they are not threatened. But all is not so simple. A number of studies provide evidence to suggest that the consumption of flax products may also increase the risk of breast cancer in women Breast cancer in women - one of the most frequent localizations . However, these findings contradict the results of other studies that show the benefits of flaxseed and that increased intake of alpha-linolenic acid just helps prevent cancer and in particular breast cancer!

In addition, the consumption of flaxseed and flaxseed oil in large quantities leads to flatulence (gas). Try to take flaxseed oil How to take flaxseed oil: about the course of treatment   and the seed only in its natural form as dietary supplements Food additives - basic classification   may contain heavy metals (eg mercury). Remember that the information contained in the products Flax alpha-linolenic acid in the body badly split. Flax seed oil - a great alternative for those who do not eat fish, but they also should pay attention to nutritional supplements of fish oil. Flaxseed oil is rich in nutrients, but it should be taken with caution, and do not abuse, since it can be dangerous to health.