Flaxseed oil question

[Foodie123]

Does anyone know if drizzling flaxseed oil onto salad, orange juice and other foods is OK for people with MS? I heard that flaxseed oil is supposed to help patients with MS a lot. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids.

[twopack]

I use a stabalized ground flax seed product to provide about 2/3 of my daily Omega-3 and a high quality fish oil capsule for the final third.  The flax adds a pleasant nutty flavor to the small portion of yogurt I mix it with.

I use products with (if I remember right) a 6:1 ratio of Omega-3:Omega-6.  I get plenty of O-sixes from my diet (they are easy for most of us) but don't eat nearly enough foods rich in O-threes to keep a good ratio going.  Therefore, I supplement heavy on the Omega-3 side.  That makes my supplements a bit more expensive but why go cheap if I end up paying for an overabundance of what I already have and remain deprived of what I need?  Luckily, flax seed is an excellent alternative to fish oil when you're considering quality OR cost.

In addition to being heart healthy, extra Omega-3 can be good for joints, nerves and brain health.  When I use it regularly I have little to no problems with irritable bowel or constipation.  Without it?  Not so much.

Mary

[SarahL2491]

it won't hurt you.  I put flax seeds in my bread when I make it, makes it crunchy and good