RE: flax seeds (& eczema)

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Here are a few websites that talk about flax oil/seeds & spoilage. I don't

really know Rebeca Wood's qualifications but the information agrees with

what I've read elsewhere. As for those Trader Joe's capsules....I don't

know. I'd be a little suspicious about their benefit if they aren't

specifically " Cold Pressed " & refrigerated. The problem with rancid oil is

that it becomes carcinogenic and so not only is the Omega 3 benefit gone but

the oil could actually cause cancer.

 

Dr. Sears on Flaxseed/oil: http://askdrsears.com/html/4/T041700.asp

 

Rebeca Wood's Flax Oil Primer:

http://www.rwood.com/Questions/q_jan_01_2002.htm

 

Veg Family - Flax & Flaxseed Oil Pointers (Brenda Davis R.D.)

http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-children/flax.htm

 

 

Dr. Sear's & Rebeca Wood's sites also recommend flax for eczema...as eczema

can be one symptom of omega three deficiency. My son recently developed

eczema at 2years. My internet research on eczema didn't turn up much except

that no one really knows for sure what causes it. In young children it

seems common for it to be a symptom of various food allergies especially

milk protein (other common allergens include eggs, soy, nuts, wheat etc.)

 

We stopped drinking milk & added a tablespoon of flax oil to his diet each

day (I put it in a soy milk smoothie with banana & maple syrup & it tastes

great) and his eczema has almost entirely cleared up. I can't say for sure

whether it's the milk or the the flax oil...but whatever works I guess:)

 

Hope this helps,

 

Melanie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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> Corporate Monkey Grrrl [corporatemonkeygrrrl]

> Thursday, April 17, 2003 1:14 PM

>

> RE: flax seeds

>

>

> Excuse me if I'm belaboring the point here, but I recently bought

> flax caps from Trader Joe's for $4.99 a container, but they came

> in a white and unrefridgerated bottle. Does that mean they could

> be dangerous?

>

> Melanie Mobbs <mmobbs wrote:What I have read about

> flax oil/seeds is that the Omega 3 rich oil rapidly

> oxidizes and goes rancid. (The rancid oil is called linseed oil & used in

> paints etc. so if your oil smells like paint don't use it.) You should

> only buy Cold Pressed flax oil that comes in a dark bottle and is

> stored/sold in the fridge. (Heat, light & oxygen will make it go bad.) It

> should also have an expiry date on the bottle. While the oil is

> contained in

> the flax seed it remains inert and doesn't go bad. Thus it can be stored

> for long periods of time & still be beneficial to you.

>

> Once the seed is ground or pressed the oils will go bad quickly.

> So if you

> grind your flax seed you should use it immediately and not grind

> a bunch to

> use in the future. I have a coffee grinder dedicated to flax and use it

> every time I want some ground up.

>

> Sorry I don't have time to find you any links right now.... I think I read

> some of this in " 8 days to Optimum Health " and other sources.

>

> Melanie.

>

> >

> > Abitof Mystique [a_bit_of_mystique]

> > Tuesday, April 15, 2003 4:46 PM

> > veg

> > flax seeds

> >

> >

> > Hi again.... I have a question about flax seeds. I read today

> > that flax seeds are good for you but flax seed oil is

> > questionale. Anybody know anything about this? We currently use a

> > lot of both. Also I have recently seen a lot of golden flax

> > seed being sold as is an ingredient in products. Is there a

> > difference between golden flax seeds and the brown ones ( beyond

> > color) and if so is one superior to the other nutritionally, or

> > in various applications? Thanks so much.... Any links or

> > resources on this topic would be much appreciated.... Debbie ~

> > who is growing weary of all there is to be learned and feared

> > about the foods we choose.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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