Can Flax Oil go bad?

drew_c · 07-06-2006, 08:06 AM

I believe the brand I currently have is Rexall.

The bottle says "for optimum freshness please refrigerate after opening."

I usually do that but forgot 2 nights ago and left it sitting by the blender. Went ahead and made another shake anyway... Since then I've felt a bit weird in the ole stomach area. Nothin major. Just wandering if I let my flax oil go bad and need to buy more?

Anyone know more on this?

Pepper · 07-06-2006, 08:08 AM

An expert will come along shortly, but YES flax seed oil can go bad.

drew_c · 07-06-2006, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

An expert will come along shortly, but YES flax seed oil can go bad.

Well I will leave it out of my breakfast today. Pretty cheap so no big deal to throw it out and keep the next one cold

Pepper · 07-06-2006, 08:11 AM

I switched to fish oil anyway since there is some who believe flax seed oil is tied to prostate cancer in men. I am not sure I buy it, but since there is a good alternative...why not?

**IainDaniel** · 07-06-2006, 08:13 AM

Plus the body needs to convert Flax to EPA DHA, where as that is provided in Fishoil

drew_c · 07-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

I switched to fish oil anyway since there is some who believe flax seed oil is tied to prostate cancer in men. I am not sure I buy it, but since there is a good alternative...why not?

Hadn't considered that at all. Never heard of the cancer tie in either. Hmm. You've given me a bit of research to do.

**calalily1972** · 07-06-2006, 01:19 PM

I wouldn't use it if it's been out for 2 days no. It's probably rancid by now.

07-06-2006, 08:06 AM	#1
drew_c In Training Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 253	Can Flax Oil go bad? I believe the brand I currently have is Rexall. The bottle says "for optimum freshness please refrigerate after opening." I usually do that but forgot 2 nights ago and left it sitting by the blender. Went ahead and made another shake anyway... Since then I've felt a bit weird in the ole stomach area. Nothin major. Just wandering if I let my flax oil go bad and need to buy more? Anyone know more on this? "Knowing is not enough we must apply." --- "Willing is not enough we must do." -B.L.

07-06-2006, 08:08 AM	#2
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,543	An expert will come along shortly, but YES flax seed oil can go bad. My Carb Cycling Progress - you can't hide from the numbers.

07-06-2006, 08:11 AM	#4
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,543	I switched to fish oil anyway since there is some who believe flax seed oil is tied to prostate cancer in men. I am not sure I buy it, but since there is a good alternative...why not? My Carb Cycling Progress - you can't hide from the numbers.

07-06-2006, 08:13 AM	#5
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Plus the body needs to convert Flax to EPA DHA, where as that is provided in Fishoil Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

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07-06-2006, 01:19 PM	#7
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	I wouldn't use it if it's been out for 2 days no. It's probably rancid by now.