Flax seed is 1/3 oil, and the rest of it is made up of fiber, protein, and mucilage. Flax seed oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids - it contains alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 essential fatty acid, and omega 6 essential fatty acid, and flax seed oil contains these 3 EFA's in just the right proportions. Flax seeds are also a great source of lignans, vitamins, and minerals.
Flax seeds contain 12% mucilage, which makes it a gentle, natural laxative. Flax seeds are perfect for individuals who has a sensitive stomach.
* Flax seed oil acts as a buffer for excess stomach acids
* Flax seed oil soothes ulcers and irritable bowel disorders
* Flax seed oil lubricates and absorbs toxins
* Prevents toxic build up in the bowl
I'm one of those people with a 'sensitive' stomach, where I'd get upset stomachs quite often - although not for sure, but I think I experience some IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms, such as recurrent abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. Individuals with IBS can experience these symptoms for months or even years.
After using flax seed daily for quite a long time now, I've found that my stomach irritability problems are all but gone. Admittedly, I do on rare occasions get an upset stomach for whatever reason, but who doesn't, right? Diarrhea and constipation are a thing of the past, and regular bowel movements everyday are a pleasure to deal with. ;-) (Hope I'm not grossing anyone out?)
Either flax seed gel caps or ground flax seed will do. If you go with gel caps, just take it when you wake up in the morning, or if you choose to go with ground flax seeds, its pretty tasteless, so adding it to your cereal is a good choice. I like to eat my ground flax seed with Raisin Bran cereal. I haven't tried plain flax seed oil yet, but I've heard from some users that it doesn't taste very good.
