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Linseed

• Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil
• General Information
  Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, which is believed to have originated in Egypt. It grows throughout Canada and the northwestern United States. Flaxseed oil comes from flaxseeds.
  Common Name(s)
  flaxseed, linseed
  Scientific Name(s)
  Linum usitatissimum
  How is Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil usually used?
  Whole or crushed flaxseed can be mixed with water or juice and taken by mouth. Flaxseed is also available in powder form. Flaxseed oil is available in liquid and capsule form. Flaxseed contains lignans (phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens), while flaxseed oil preparations lack lignans.
  What is Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil used for?
  Flaxseed is most commonly used as a laxativelaxativean agent that stimulates bowel movement and relieves constipation.
• Flaxseed is also used for hot flashes and breast pain.
• Flaxseed oil is used for different conditions than flaxseed, including arthritis.
• Both flaxseed and flaxseed oil have been used for high cholesterol levels and in an effort to prevent cancer.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Flaxseed and flaxseed oil supplements seem to be well tolerated. Few side effects have been reported.