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Posted by: Lord_of_the_GYM

Hey guys ..i recently dicovered the phenomena of flax ..so wanna try it out .. but I am confused that should I use flax seed or flax oil? Can someone please guide me in this matter...Thanks

Posted by: Jodi

Either or is fine. However, flax seeds will provide alot of fiber and are they are better for you than the oil.

Grind your own if you choose to go that route.

Posted by: Lord_of_the_GYM

Thanks ... i was kinda leaning towards flax seed myself

Posted by: Lord_of_the_GYM

Hey .. over the weekend i bought a bag of flax seed and got it into powder form ... just wondering how much should i be consuming each day ... ? Please help out ...

Posted by: Lord_of_the_GYM

Aynone .. please

Posted by: Jodi

I have no clue how much you need. Figure out the macros and work it into to your plan

Posted by: CowPimp

I usually try to have two servings of it per day, plus a little fish oil from sardines, and some olive oil and other healthy oils. Make sure to get your fat from a variety of sources.

Posted by: sara

I've been adding 4 TBSP flaxseed meal into some brown rice for a morning breakfast cereal with good amt. fiber and good fat

Posted by: Phaedrus

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Originally Posted by Lord_of_the_GYM

Hey .. over the weekend i bought a bag of flax seed and got it into powder form ... just wondering how much should i be consuming each day ... ? Please help out ...

You'll have to grind 3 Tablespoons of whole flax to equal 1 Tablespoon of oil. You should not grind anymore than you need in order to prevent oxidation and rancidity... if you do grind it all in one shot at least store it in the fridge in order to slow the enzymatic break-down. If you buy "pre-ground" flax buy the stuff that is vacuum-packed otherwise it'll be oxidized/rancid before it ever leaves the retailers shelf.

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Posted by: Mudge

That stuff goes bad indeed. You can also get Flax high lignan, which is oil with some seed casings.

Phaedrus, famous name

Posted by: sara

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Originally Posted by Mudge

That stuff goes bad indeed. You can also get Flax high lignan, which is oil with some seed casings.

Phaedrus, famous name

high lignan? is that better than the regular flax oil?

Posted by: Jodi

Yes, high lignan flax oil is better than standard flax oil.

Posted by: Phaedrus

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Originally Posted by Mudge

Phaedrus, famous name

Z.M.M. reader??

Posted by: sara

Thanks Jodi

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