Is flaxseed oil good for you?
Is flaxseed oil good for you?
I was looking up some homemade peanut butter recipes and most call for just nuts, salt and oil. I want to try to make it as "natural" or good for you as possible. One site suggests flaxseed oil. Would flaxseed oil be considered a healthy fat?
yes, flaxseed oil is very good for you. it is a healthy fat.
I'd use peanut oil 4 homemade PB . . .
That's what will taste the best.
Why would it be cosidered a "healthy fat"? I never saw a study examing any relevant health outcome from flaxseed oil. Only studies examining some "biomarkers" of health.
Omega 3 fatty acids...
Omega 3 fatty acids... Flaxseed oil is not the same as e.g. fishoil...
Given the fact that it "contains" omega 3 fatty acids, does not automatically mean that a product will improve your health.
at the gym i go to.they sell this stuff called "power butter" its amazing. its got all natural flaxseed oil,omega 3 oils,all this great fatty stuff.i forget what else it had exactly,i threw the empty tub out.but its amazing.i eat it everyday and night after my workout.it says made for the hardgainer..so that definately applies to me.
Yes the oil from flax seed is considered an essential oil (alpha-linolenic acid) and is healthy for sure. I wouldn't use it to replace peanut butter though, take both, and add fish oil is you don't have any in your diet as well.
Yes the oil from flax seed is considered an essential oil (alpha-linolenic acid) and is healthy for sure. I wouldn't use it to replace peanut butter though, take both, and add fish oil is you don't have any in your diet as well. Source of scientific research?
flaxseed oil is ownage, look what it did for barry bonds
flax seeds and the oil tastes so disgusting, it makes me near puke everytime I try it.
back around 3 years ago when they accused barry bonds of steriod use, he said he thought it was "flaxseed oil".
1 Attachment(s) Thought this graph was interesting.
back around 3 years ago when they accused barry bonds of steriod use, he said he thought it was "flaxseed oil". lol
Why would it be cosidered a "healthy fat"? I never saw a study examing any relevant health outcome from flaxseed oil. Only studies examining some "biomarkers" of health. WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED ? UNDER A ROCK???
BLOWS MY MIND TO THIS DAYTO SEE SUCH LACK OF BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.
MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS MORE ABOUT EFA'S THAN MOST HERE.
I GUESS THATS WHY THEY DON T POST PICS.
E MAIL ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED ? UNDER A ROCK??? I do a systematic review of Medline currently. No joke! I do not think I am a stranger in the land of nutrition or supplements.
BLOWS MY MIND TO THIS DAYTO SEE SUCH LACK OF BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.??? Indeed. Most people do not check Medline for any validity of their claims. I do not belong to those people.
MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS MORE ABOUT EFA'S THAN MOST HERE.
I GUESS THATS WHY THEY DON T POST PICS.
E MAIL ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Otherwise I would like to see any study relating flaxseed oil to any health outcomes...
Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Otherwise I would like to see any study relating flaxseed oil to any health outcomes... You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health.
Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here. Just curious - Are you saying that the omega-3 in flax oil is not the same as omega-3 in other sources, or not as bioavailable? Or are you questioning the benefits of omega-3 EFAs in general?
You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
POST PICS GOSH DARN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eats a huge spoonful of organic almonds, raisins, and flax seeds...
Do whatever works for you. I feel great and my progress vouches for my diet too. I snack on my homemade organic trail mix pretty much all day and I've never felt better.
Shelbz
I Take flax seed oil, 2 teaspoons a day. It tastes like ass. Good for the metabolism and getting rid of bad fats.
You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health. With all due respect, but I allready did a Medline search for flaxseed oil. I found no study relating flaxseed to any actual disease, except for some changes in socalled biomarkers.
If no research is done examining flaxseed for health, claiming it is beneficial to health does not seem correct to me.
Just curious - Are you saying that the omega-3 in flax oil is not the same as omega-3 in other sources, or not as bioavailable? Or are you questioning the benefits of omega-3 EFAs in general? I'm questioning it's conversion to DHA + the benefits of flaxseed (not all omega-3s)
You doubt alpha linolenic acid converts to DHA?
Conversion rates may not be high, but it does convert.
The compartments Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 correspond to, respectively, the masses (?mol) of unlabeled {alpha}-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in plasma phospholipids. The arrows reflect the flow of fatty acids. Study that measured conversion rates:
Conversion of {alpha}-linolenic acid in humans is influenced by the absolute amounts of {alpha}-linolenic acid and linoleic acid in the diet and not by their ratio
You doubt alpha linolenic acid converts to DHA?
Conversion rates may not be high, but it does convert. Sure, that's why further on the study says:
Consumption of the low-LA and the high-ALA diets raised the proportions of both ALA (LA group: P = 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) and EPA (LA group: P < 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) compared with the control diet. DPA was significantly higher after consumption of the high-ALA diet than after consumption of the low-LA diet (P = 0.016). Changes in DHA were not significantly different between the 3 study groups.
TABLE 1 Effect of the control diet, the low?linoleic acid (LA) diet and the high?-linolenic acid (ALA) diet on the fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids in healthy humans1: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/84/1/44/T1
At Discussion it says:
Several human intervention studies have reported that increasing the intake of ALA or decreasing the intake of LA increases the proportions of ALA and EPA, whereas it does not, or only marginally, changes the proportion of DHA in plasma lipid fractions (8, 20-23). In agreement with these observations, we found that the low-LA and the high-ALA diets increased the proportions of ALA and EPA in plasma phospholipids to the same extent, whereas proportions of DHA tended to decrease. The latter finding was also observed by others (23).
Though I should have sayd: I doubt if ALA increases DHA levels (instead of choosing the word conversion)!!!
Sure, that's why further on the study says:
Consumption of the low-LA and the high-ALA diets raised the proportions of both ALA (LA group: P = 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) and EPA (LA group: P < 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) compared with the control diet. DPA was significantly higher after consumption of the high-ALA diet than after consumption of the low-LA diet (P = 0.016). Changes in DHA were not significantly different between the 3 study groups.
TABLE 1 Effect of the control diet, the low?linoleic acid (LA) diet and the high?-linolenic acid (ALA) diet on the fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids in healthy humans1: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/84/1/44/T1
At Discussion it says:
Several human intervention studies have reported that increasing the intake of ALA or decreasing the intake of LA increases the proportions of ALA and EPA, whereas it does not, or only marginally, changes the proportion of DHA in plasma lipid fractions (8, 20-23). In agreement with these observations, we found that the low-LA and the high-ALA diets increased the proportions of ALA and EPA in plasma phospholipids to the same extent, whereas proportions of DHA tended to decrease. The latter finding was also observed by others (23).
Though I should have sayd: I doubt if ALA increases DHA levels (instead of choosing the word conversion)!!! So um... What? You're smart help us out.
I was looking up some homemade peanut butter recipes and most call for just nuts, salt and oil. I want to try to make it as "natural" or good for you as possible. One site suggests flaxseed oil. Would flaxseed oil be considered a healthy fat?
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yes, flaxseed oil is very good for you. it is a healthy fat.
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I'd use peanut oil 4 homemade PB . . .
That's what will taste the best.
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Why would it be cosidered a "healthy fat"? I never saw a study examing any relevant health outcome from flaxseed oil. Only studies examining some "biomarkers" of health.
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Omega 3 fatty acids...
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Omega 3 fatty acids... Flaxseed oil is not the same as e.g. fishoil...
Given the fact that it "contains" omega 3 fatty acids, does not automatically mean that a product will improve your health.
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at the gym i go to.they sell this stuff called "power butter" its amazing. its got all natural flaxseed oil,omega 3 oils,all this great fatty stuff.i forget what else it had exactly,i threw the empty tub out.but its amazing.i eat it everyday and night after my workout.it says made for the hardgainer..so that definately applies to me.
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Yes the oil from flax seed is considered an essential oil (alpha-linolenic acid) and is healthy for sure. I wouldn't use it to replace peanut butter though, take both, and add fish oil is you don't have any in your diet as well.
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Yes the oil from flax seed is considered an essential oil (alpha-linolenic acid) and is healthy for sure. I wouldn't use it to replace peanut butter though, take both, and add fish oil is you don't have any in your diet as well. Source of scientific research?
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flaxseed oil is ownage, look what it did for barry bonds
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flax seeds and the oil tastes so disgusting, it makes me near puke everytime I try it.
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back around 3 years ago when they accused barry bonds of steriod use, he said he thought it was "flaxseed oil".
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1 Attachment(s) Thought this graph was interesting.
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back around 3 years ago when they accused barry bonds of steriod use, he said he thought it was "flaxseed oil". lol
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Why would it be cosidered a "healthy fat"? I never saw a study examing any relevant health outcome from flaxseed oil. Only studies examining some "biomarkers" of health. WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED ? UNDER A ROCK???
BLOWS MY MIND TO THIS DAYTO SEE SUCH LACK OF BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.
MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS MORE ABOUT EFA'S THAN MOST HERE.
I GUESS THATS WHY THEY DON T POST PICS.
E MAIL ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Answer:
WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED ? UNDER A ROCK??? I do a systematic review of Medline currently. No joke! I do not think I am a stranger in the land of nutrition or supplements.
BLOWS MY MIND TO THIS DAYTO SEE SUCH LACK OF BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.??? Indeed. Most people do not check Medline for any validity of their claims. I do not belong to those people.
MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS MORE ABOUT EFA'S THAN MOST HERE.
I GUESS THATS WHY THEY DON T POST PICS.
E MAIL ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Otherwise I would like to see any study relating flaxseed oil to any health outcomes...
Answer:
Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
Otherwise I would like to see any study relating flaxseed oil to any health outcomes... You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health.
Answer:
Your remarks suggest that I never read anything about EFA's or flaxseed. Also they suggest that there appears to be a lot of scientific research backin-up various health claims by flaxseed oil. Correct me if I'm wrong here. Just curious - Are you saying that the omega-3 in flax oil is not the same as omega-3 in other sources, or not as bioavailable? Or are you questioning the benefits of omega-3 EFAs in general?
Answer:
You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
POST PICS GOSH DARN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer:
eats a huge spoonful of organic almonds, raisins, and flax seeds...
Do whatever works for you. I feel great and my progress vouches for my diet too. I snack on my homemade organic trail mix pretty much all day and I've never felt better.
Shelbz
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I Take flax seed oil, 2 teaspoons a day. It tastes like ass. Good for the metabolism and getting rid of bad fats.
Answer:
You do sound like you're not totally ignorant about nutrition, but you really need to do more research........why don't you show the rest of us why flax is not beneficial to health. With all due respect, but I allready did a Medline search for flaxseed oil. I found no study relating flaxseed to any actual disease, except for some changes in socalled biomarkers.
If no research is done examining flaxseed for health, claiming it is beneficial to health does not seem correct to me.
Answer:
Just curious - Are you saying that the omega-3 in flax oil is not the same as omega-3 in other sources, or not as bioavailable? Or are you questioning the benefits of omega-3 EFAs in general? I'm questioning it's conversion to DHA + the benefits of flaxseed (not all omega-3s)
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You doubt alpha linolenic acid converts to DHA?
Conversion rates may not be high, but it does convert.
The compartments Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 correspond to, respectively, the masses (?mol) of unlabeled {alpha}-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in plasma phospholipids. The arrows reflect the flow of fatty acids. Study that measured conversion rates:
Conversion of {alpha}-linolenic acid in humans is influenced by the absolute amounts of {alpha}-linolenic acid and linoleic acid in the diet and not by their ratio
Answer:
You doubt alpha linolenic acid converts to DHA?
Conversion rates may not be high, but it does convert. Sure, that's why further on the study says:
Consumption of the low-LA and the high-ALA diets raised the proportions of both ALA (LA group: P = 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) and EPA (LA group: P < 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) compared with the control diet. DPA was significantly higher after consumption of the high-ALA diet than after consumption of the low-LA diet (P = 0.016). Changes in DHA were not significantly different between the 3 study groups.
TABLE 1 Effect of the control diet, the low?linoleic acid (LA) diet and the high?-linolenic acid (ALA) diet on the fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids in healthy humans1: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/84/1/44/T1
At Discussion it says:
Several human intervention studies have reported that increasing the intake of ALA or decreasing the intake of LA increases the proportions of ALA and EPA, whereas it does not, or only marginally, changes the proportion of DHA in plasma lipid fractions (8, 20-23). In agreement with these observations, we found that the low-LA and the high-ALA diets increased the proportions of ALA and EPA in plasma phospholipids to the same extent, whereas proportions of DHA tended to decrease. The latter finding was also observed by others (23).
Though I should have sayd: I doubt if ALA increases DHA levels (instead of choosing the word conversion)!!!
Answer:
Sure, that's why further on the study says:
Consumption of the low-LA and the high-ALA diets raised the proportions of both ALA (LA group: P = 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) and EPA (LA group: P < 0.001, ALA group: P < 0.001) compared with the control diet. DPA was significantly higher after consumption of the high-ALA diet than after consumption of the low-LA diet (P = 0.016). Changes in DHA were not significantly different between the 3 study groups.
TABLE 1 Effect of the control diet, the low?linoleic acid (LA) diet and the high?-linolenic acid (ALA) diet on the fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids in healthy humans1: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/84/1/44/T1
At Discussion it says:
Several human intervention studies have reported that increasing the intake of ALA or decreasing the intake of LA increases the proportions of ALA and EPA, whereas it does not, or only marginally, changes the proportion of DHA in plasma lipid fractions (8, 20-23). In agreement with these observations, we found that the low-LA and the high-ALA diets increased the proportions of ALA and EPA in plasma phospholipids to the same extent, whereas proportions of DHA tended to decrease. The latter finding was also observed by others (23).
Though I should have sayd: I doubt if ALA increases DHA levels (instead of choosing the word conversion)!!! So um... What? You're smart help us out.