Posted by tealady on January 25, 2005, at 16:56:34
In reply to Re: Thanks, I searched but what now?, posted by saw on January 25, 2005, at 1:48:19
I stopped taking fish oils and started taking ground linseed(same thing as flaxseed) and also rubbing flaxseed oil into my legs.
I must admit I couldn't get past the one fish oil capsule anyway with the acne etc side effects and I never felt improved.On the ground linseed...
I think I've noticed an improvement with dry red eyes which have cleared, although it could be other changes I've made like estrogen. Also dry mouth has improved.
I read somewhere that the best form of omega3 this dry mouth, stinging dry red eyes etc was flaxseed(linseed).
Ground meal is the preferable form apparently as the oil tends to go rancid and the full seeds don't get digested. Some people even grind their own seeds for freshness. That's going a bit far for me at present.
Also the linseed(flaxseed) acts a goitrogen so may slow thyroid function, although at 1 tablespoon daily added to my oats I don't think I've noticed this greatly. I have upped my thyroid meds though. So with other changes I have made I really can't be certain, but I do suspect that the linseed may be helping.
If anyone does try ground linseed especially for dry eyes,dry mouth, please let me know how it goes.At present I'm not taking EPO, but that has always been a favourite with me too.
Jan
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