Flax Seeds
The short answer. There isn't much data on Flax Seeds yet — 9 mentions, 3 with a clear outcome — so treat these numbers as anecdotal.
From 9 mentions in total — the rest didn't say how it went and aren't counted.
What Flax Seeds does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“I had lower LDL when I took ground flaxseeds everyday”
“Drink coffee in the morning, and eat some freshly milled flax seeds. I've been putting 2 tablespoons in my oatmeal and it's very helpful.”
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