Flax Seed Oil - My Favorite Supplement
I stumbled onto flax seed oil after a good friend of mine was given the suggestion of taking it by her personal trainer. Right around this time, I was diagnosed with eczema. I figured I’d give flax seed oil a shot too just to be “healthier” not expecting it to help clear up my eczema. After several weeks of taking flax seed oil each day, I began to notice the trouble areas of my skin beginning to clear up and smooth out.
The dry, itchy, flaky skin was disappearing. Taking flax seed oil had already become a habit so I actually had to ask myself what I was doing different in my diet. After I realized it was the flax seed, I immediately looked up some of the known benefits of taking it:
- Rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids
- Rich source of lignan
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Helps protect against high blood pressure
- Improves calcium absorption
- Helps treat Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dandruff
- and much more!
Results vary of course and what works for one person may not work for another. The benefits definitely outweigh any chance of negative side effects but it’s always good to ask your doctor if you can take flax seed oil on a daily basis. As for myself, I am a fan and will continue to consume it. The taste is pretty bad so I usually take it by the tablespoon and chase it with some fruit juice. It’s also great to blend in with your favorite protein shakes or smoothies.
There are about 120 calories per tablespoon of flax seed oil so if you are counting calories, don’t forget to add it in. It’s easy to overlook since it is a supplement.
