flax seeds
jmzz1
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Gathered a lot of information online about flax seed but got as to whether they are good for pcos or not.
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According to this article, if your testosterone is high, it can help.
http://drtorihudson.com/general/endocrine-health/pcos/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos/
But I don't now. I don't tolerate it well as a food (flax meal) and I had a rash-like reaction to flax oil... Never had flax SEEDS...0 -
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2752973/
According to this, it might increase insulin levels slightly. So I think it depends on your particular issues within PCOS and why you're looking to include flax seed. May be other available alternatives.0 -
I wanted to increase fibre content along with some omega 3 , so thought this might be idle.
Any other substitute you can suggest?0 -
I would like to introduce some seeds in my diet , since I have heard mixed response about flax seeds due to its phytoestrogen properties , which seed is best to inculcate in diet and why?0
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I do chia seeds, but sparingly. They tend to back up the works, even if soaked before adding to a pudding or something.
I love hemp seeds, too, pureed in a shake, but I've been told they taste similar to sunflower seeds and could be added to salads and stuff.
I don't have any suggestions for what to include, as I haven't studied this area at all. Hopefully @Dragonwolf will be along soon to offer her expertise.
I've never been much of a seed or nut person... I do know, however, that sprouting just about anything, even almonds, improves whatever it is we PCOS ladies lack. Fermenting and sprouting are two big things I read on just about every PCOS site I ever looked up.0 -
www.healthfulpursuit.com is one of my favorites for stuff like this, though she isn't PCOS, she does a lot of stuff with healing female hormones.0
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Hopefully dragomwolf replies to this post.
Do you have any idea of taking chia seeds ober flax seeds? Since i do not get omega 3 in my diet due to lack of sea food in my area0 -
Hopefully dragomwolf replies to this post.
Do you have any idea of taking chia seeds ober flax seeds? Since i do not get omega 3 in my diet due to lack of sea food in my area
I was told, by @Dragonwolf, I'm pretty sure, that the Omega 3's in these seeds is woefully lacking versus another source or krill oil or something...0 -
I don't really bother with flax or chia seeds. Chia makes a good egg substitute, but I don't bother with it for fiber or anything like that.
I'm of the opinion that fiber is largely optional and only really "needed" for dealing with other carbohydrates. Even then, things like vegetables are better options for fiber.
As for the Omega 3 front, the form found in flax and chia are the plant forms, which can be converted, but is rather inefficient. Additionally, if you eat meat, you still get a fair amount, and if you keep the vegetable oil and nut intake to a minimum, you can get a sufficient balance of Omega 3 to Omega 6 just from land animals. However, if you feel the need to supplement, you're better off with a fish based supplement like krill, cod liver, or (my preference) fermented cod liver oil (which includes a balance of vitamins A and D, as well).
Regarding phytoestrogens, I tend to avoid foods high in them, due to them being compatible with our receptors, but not as potent, which can throw off our balance of estrogen. I prefer to avoid environmental estrogens in general. However, I do know some people who do incorporate them and find success, so that one's up to you.0
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