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What does it do?
This product is used as a supplement for additional Omega-3 Fatty Acids, thought to promote brain function and healthy heart function.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Flaxseed Oil is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| High Cholesterol | 42% |
| Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention | 37% |
| Skin Health | 21% |
| Osteoarthritis | 21% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 16% |
| Dietary Supplement | 16% |
| Dry Eyes | 11% |
| Constipation | 11% |
| Lupus | 5% |
| Prevent Infection | 5% |
General Information:
- 6.8
- Flaxseed Oil Average Satisfaction Score
- 89% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Flaxseed Oil.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 8,000 users taking Flaxseed Oil (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Flaxseed Oil (Flaxseed Oil)
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I am a 60 year old female and recently had a heart attack and I also have crohns.. I had already used flaxseed oil capsules for nightly leg cramps. Don't know how it works, but as long as I take the flaxseed oil, I don't get leg cramps at night. My nurse and doctor have also recommended that I use it along with Krill Oil pills to help raise my HDL and lower my LDL. I take the Krill Oil in place of the fish oil capsules as I understand the fish oil had a nasty taste to them.
- 59 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-24 17:17:23
I am 76 year old male. Cholesterol was normal but triglycerides were in the 300-400 range. I was taking Crestor and 4000 mg of fish oil and switched to 1000 mg of fish oil and 4 pills (1300mg each) flax seed oil 2 months ago. Triglycerides have dropped to 213, lowest in several years. Also flax pills have less cholesterol than fish oil pills. I also added trilipix about 3 months ago and this may have helped also.
- 78 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-02-12 03:47:36
I take flaxseed oil for Parkenson's Disease. It may slow the progression of PD. I read that those using flaxseed oil must wait at least 2 hours before taking medication. The bottle doesn't mention that.
- 62 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2009-12-04 18:15:16
