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OnePack · 24-02-2004, 01:53 AM

It's got high levels of Omega 3 essential fats. Research shows that it can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. does it contain a lot of protein too...what else is it for?

**hackskii** · 24-02-2004, 03:36 AM

Your post is incomplete.
Flaxseed is a good fat that the body needs for the heart and cancer. I put this in my protein drinks along with a fruit. You have to have a ballance of carbs, fats, proteins. This all comes from food. Some food is richer than others for health and this is one of them. See below:

Flaxseed

Claims, Benefits: Prevents heart disease and cancer.

Bottom Line: Flaxseed oil is heart-healthy because it contains alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed itself (ground or whole) also contains lignans, which may have antioxidant actions and may help protect against certain cancers, though this is far from certain.

I would use this in the protein shakes or in your oatmeal in the morning.

robin_3_16 · 24-02-2004, 03:30 PM

where do u get it from?

Harry · 24-02-2004, 06:10 PM

Holland & Barrett do it in Caps or Liquid.

**hackskii** · 24-02-2004, 06:18 PM

Health food stores.

I use the ground raw stuff. You can use the oil too but I like the raw better. You can take the gel cap and this helps the heart but so does fish oil gel caps and the fish oil is alot cheaper.

OnePack · 24-02-2004, 06:55 PM

u can buy it from Health Rack who have store nationwide. take a look at www.healthrack.co.uk

OnePack · 24-02-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by hackskii
Health food stores.

I use the ground raw stuff. You can use the oil too but I like the raw better. You can take the gel cap and this helps the heart but so does fish oil gel caps and the fish oil is alot cheaper.

i bought the capsules, so u mean capsules are a substitute for fish oils?

do u put urs into the protein shake and mix it?

**hackskii** · 01-03-2004, 04:56 PM

No, Fish oils are high in Omega 3 fatty acids.
The Flax Seed oil is also high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids as well.
I cant put the fish oils in my protein drinks as it would ruin it for taste.
Flax seed especially raw is a rich food and has antioxidents (pignans). Adding this to the protein drinks wont effect flavor at all, in fact I like the taste.
But you can use both but the fish oils are cheaper.

Sportsup · 16-03-2004, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by MatracaBergFan
It's got high levels of Omega 3 essential fats. Research shows that it can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. does it contain a lot of protein too...what else is it for?

Flax Seed Oils does lots of things! See here:
http://www.theministryoffitness.com/...y/faq/faq4.htm

hope that helps

Sportsup
http://www.sports-supplements.co.uk

OnePack · 16-03-2004, 11:16 PM

thanks for the link

OnePack · 16-03-2004, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hackskii
I put this in my protein drinks along with a fruit. You have to have a ballance of carbs, fats, proteins. This all comes from food. Some food is richer than others for health and this is one of them.

i pierced a flax seed capsule (those are big!) and sucked the oil out and spit the capsule out. It was sick! even worse that fish liver oil. i cant imagine how it would taste like with a whey protein drink.

16-03-2004, 11:21 PM

Hmm...sounds good, I need to buy this stuff!!! I keep bloody forgetting!

OnePack · 16-03-2004, 11:27 PM

yes, it's really good stuff! that reminds me to take one now!

Sportsup · 17-03-2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MatracaBergFan
i pierced a flax seed capsule (those are big!) and sucked the oil out and spit the capsule out. It was sick! even worse that fish liver oil. i cant imagine how it would taste like with a whey protein drink.

I know some people that like that taste and buy it in bottles to pour over salads etc. Personally I with you on the sick comment!

Sportsup
http://www.sports-supplements.co.uk

Panthro · 17-03-2004, 11:27 PM

even bette ris to buy the Holland and Barrent Optimum oil blend. that is exactly the same as Udo's Choice. It is the ultimate oil combination, with the prefect ratio of omega 9:6:3. It tastes like sh1te, but works wonders...

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OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,503	Flaxseed It's got high levels of Omega 3 essential fats. Research shows that it can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. does it contain a lot of protein too...what else is it for?

24-02-2004, 03:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,456	Your post is incomplete. Flaxseed is a good fat that the body needs for the heart and cancer. I put this in my protein drinks along with a fruit. You have to have a ballance of carbs, fats, proteins. This all comes from food. Some food is richer than others for health and this is one of them. See below: Flaxseed Claims, Benefits: Prevents heart disease and cancer. Bottom Line: Flaxseed oil is heart-healthy because it contains alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed itself (ground or whole) also contains lignans, which may have antioxidant actions and may help protect against certain cancers, though this is far from certain. I would use this in the protein shakes or in your oatmeal in the morning. __________________ Scott

24-02-2004, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,456	Health food stores. I use the ground raw stuff. You can use the oil too but I like the raw better. You can take the gel cap and this helps the heart but so does fish oil gel caps and the fish oil is alot cheaper. __________________ Scott

01-03-2004, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,456	No, Fish oils are high in Omega 3 fatty acids. The Flax Seed oil is also high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids as well. I cant put the fish oils in my protein drinks as it would ruin it for taste. Flax seed especially raw is a rich food and has antioxidents (pignans). Adding this to the protein drinks wont effect flavor at all, in fact I like the taste. But you can use both but the fish oils are cheaper. __________________ Scott

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24-02-2004, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	where do u get it from?

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Harry EFBB Winner Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,563	Holland & Barrett do it in Caps or Liquid.

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OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,503	u can buy it from Health Rack who have store nationwide. take a look at www.healthrack.co.uk

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OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,503	thanks for the link

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Insanity Guest Posts: n/a	Hmm...sounds good, I need to buy this stuff!!! I keep bloody forgetting!

16-03-2004, 11:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
OnePack UK-M's Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,503	yes, it's really good stuff! that reminds me to take one now!

17-03-2004, 11:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Panthro Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,509	even bette ris to buy the Holland and Barrent Optimum oil blend. that is exactly the same as Udo's Choice. It is the ultimate oil combination, with the prefect ratio of omega 9:6:3. It tastes like sh1te, but works wonders...