Response from Dr. Moyle

Flax seeds are rich in lignans (fibre) and phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are plant substances with estrogen-like properties. In the body, they can prevent negative effects of estrogens made by our bodies. They do this either by blocking estrogen actions or by replacing estrogen at estrogen receptor sites without stimulating the receptor. Lignans in flax seed bind testosterone in the same manner as for estrogen. Researchers at Duke University found that supplementation with milled flax resulted in significant decreases in both total and free testosterone in prostate cancer patients. They also found a decrease in PSA levels in men with early stage prostate cancer. Flaxseed also is rich in alpha-linolenic acid that is both an essential fatty acid and an omega-3 fatty acid. Researchers are interested in omega-3 fatty acids for their roles in reducing risk factors for heart disease and stroke (regulation of cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, blood clotting), immune and inflammatory disorders.

I think they are a reasonable thing to supplement into the diet

another strike against it, if so. thanks, i will check it out.

Hello,

Just wanted to let you know Omega 6 is more important than
omega 3...Read Brian Peskin's book
http://www.brianpeskin.com

This book changed the way I think about omega 3. One still needs omega 3 (I use Barleans) but you need less of it.. more of omega 6...in the form of organic cold processed
oils...I purchase mine from Flora (Sunflower Oil) Do not purchase in supermarket...These are processed...Cancer and Heart disease are connected...Read the book..if anyone has a question...please email me..sid_aust@msn.com
thanks

I love liquid lecithin as well! I take that along with cod liver oil (I realize this is of controversy) and still undecided about it. It does seem to keep my skin moist and helps depression abate. Trying to get away from it and more onto plant oils. I take wheat germ oil as well and will be ordering a HUGE vat of lecithin from Barefoot soon!

Thank you all. I want to start lecithin from MH soon. How do you take that?