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Uses? |
Reduce risk of breast and colon cancer Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Ovarian dysfunction Constipation |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication, especially anticoagulant. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
There are no restrictions on length of use, so long as it is having the desire effect |
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Side effects? |
Do not take flaxseed if you have a painful bowel condition or if you suspect you may have bowel obstruction May interact with anticoagulant drugs. Mucilage from seeds may affect absorption of other drugs |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tinctures, oils, grounded or powder |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Seed |
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Comes from? |
Among the world’s oldest cultivated plants, commercial supplies imported from north Africa, Argentina, Turkey and Canada |
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Other names? |
Linum Usitatissimum Linseed |
