The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Warning!
Posted by Kira (Saratoga , NY) on 12/20/2008
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
If you have bipolar tendencies (e.g. getting hypomanic when taking an SSRI anti-depressant) be careful when taking flax seed oil, a very small percentage get hypomanic (e.g. you feel like you have ants in your pants and can't sit still). When such a person continues to take the flax oil, it may trigger a manic episode.
I can tolerate Omega 3s in fish oil but not flax oil or flax mixed with cottage cheese. Not many people seem to know this side effect of flax that effects like 1% or so of users but somewhere online I came across it after already experiencing it myself. Most people aren't bothered.
Warning!
Posted by Barbara (Scottsdale, AZ) on 02/03/2007
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I was taking 9 capsules a day of flax seed oil which was recommended on the bottle. My fasting blood sugar went to 115-120. I have not taken the flax in two weeks and it is down to 100.
Warning!
Posted by Mary (Texas) on 10/10/2006
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
I tried omega 3 for my tryglycerides and it did not work, but made me gain weight. Doctor took me off of it immediately. I am now trying the ACV twice daily in water. Crossing my fingers. Omega 3.......nothing. My cousin has had great success with ACV and water. Hoping it does the same for me.
