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"There's a third omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and it's found in plant food, specifically flax and flaxseed oil. The body can theoretically make EPA and DHA from ALA, but it does a lousy job of it, converting only about 10 to 20 percent into EPA and DHA. I like flaxseed oil, which has nice antiinflammatory properties of its own, and if you can't or won't take fish oil, it's the next best thing (one excellent store brand is Barlean's). Ideally, take them both. You can add flaxseeds to salads and smoothies and use flaxseed oil as a part of a salad dressing." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Adding flaxseed oil or using flaxseed meal in baking can add a great deal of omega-3 oil to your diet. flaxseed oil is 52 percent omega-3 oil that your body metabolizes to a more active form. Hence, because there is a little metabolism involved, it is not quite as good as fish oil. Flaxseed oil is sold in health food stores and even some supermarkets as bottled oil, or in capsules as a supplement. The simplest way to get omega-3 oil daily is to put a tablespoon of flaxseed oil on Table 12.2 Polyunsaturated Fat Content of Commonly Available Fish Fish Omega-3 Oil, grams per 3." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Buy your olive oil, fish oil, flaxseed oil, and hemp oil in dark containers. Hemp and flaxseed oils are so unstable that they must be refrigerated, as must omega-3 fats. All rapidly go rancid—even sunlight can trigger this result, as evidenced by a "fishy" odor. þKeep flaxseed in a tightly sealed container in a cupboard or the refrigerator, and then grind a small handful before serving. If you grind them and store them—even in the fridge—they quickly go rancid." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Other foods that are recommended specifically for hot flashes include flaxseed, high-lignan flaxseed oil, fennel, celery, and parsley. Both flaxseed and high-lignan flaxseed oil are rich in lignans, which can help normalize estrogen levels. Fennel, celery, parsley, and all legumes are excellent sources of phytoestrogens (natural estrogens found in plants). Hot flashes can be treated with several commonsense noninvasive approaches. Keep cool. Drink ice water throughout the day. Even a slight increase in your body's core temperature can trigger a hot flash." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"However, because flaxseed oil is heat sensitive, do not use for cooking. Use flaxseed oil for making salad dressings or mixing in yogurt or smoothies. In contrast, avoid cooking with or consuming margarine, butter, and corn, sunflower, safflower, or peanut oil, as they have been found to promote heart and vascular disease. Beverages / DRINK EIGHT 8-OUNCE GLASSES EACH DAY. Very simply, drink water—lots of it, at least eight 8-ounce glasses a day. Drink a glass of water with each meal and then sip throughout the rest of the day." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Supplementation with flaxseed oil can cause side effects in a very small percentage of individuals (about 3%), such as hypomania, mania, or other behavioral changes.10,14 Other common side effects from flaxseed oil include loose stools or diarrhea (personal observation). Fish Oils Despite the clinical utility of flaxseed oil, it is not biologically equivalent to other types of omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish.1?" - Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH, Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Chemopreventive effects of dietary flaxseed oil on colon tumor development. Drug News Perspect. 2000;13(2):99. Johnson PV. flaxseed oil and cancer: alpha-linolenic acid and carcinogenesis, in Flaxseed in Human Nutrition, eds. S.C. Cunnane and L.U. Thompson. AOCS Press, Champaign, IL. 1995. pp 207-218. Joshi K et al. Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves the outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prostaglandins LeukotEssent Fatty Acids. 2006 Jan;74( 1): 17-21. Piller RA, Chang-Claude JB, Linseisen, Jakob AB." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"I like flaxseed oil, which has nice antiinflammatory properties of its own, and if you can't or won't take fish oil, it's the next best thing (one excellent store brand is Barlean's). Ideally, take them both. You can add flaxseeds to salads and smoothies and use flaxseed oil as a part of a salad dressing. But if you had to choose, I'd go with the fish oil, since it's the only way to be sure you're actually getting EPA and DHA." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Your freshly made olive or flaxseed oil dressing can be the perfect topping for your restaurant salad as opposed to saturated fat-laden, glycotoxin-loaded commercial salad dressings. ?Start your meal with broth-based soup or a leafy green salad spritzed with olive oil and vinegar. COOK TO YOUR HEALTH DO: Marinate foods in liquids and seasonings: lemon juice, dry wine, broth, olive oil, cider vinegar. Feel free to add herbs and spices, including garlic, mustard, thyme, sage, tarragon, and others. Marinating foods can help delay the reactions that lead to glycotoxin formation." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"A multivitamin is important, as well as essential fatty acids, including flaxseed oil or fish oil. There is also a vitamin-like compound called dimethylglycin which helps oxygenation to the brain. For yeast overgrowth caused by repeated courses of antibiotics, Dr. Cohen recommends a trial of antifungal medication or either Nystatin or Diflucan, or natural substances such as garlic and citric seed extract and caprolic acid." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "Recent scientific studies support use of omega-3 fatty acids, found in flaxseed oil. We know about zinc. Studies of the effect of magnesium go back to at least 1922, when McCollum at Johns Hopkins put some rats on a low magnesium diet and those who did not get enough magnesium were irritable, had convulsions and some of them died. Much has been publicized for all of us about our needs for calcium, but magnesium is a very important nutrient for children. So are the B vitamins." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"By contrast, the third omega-3, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is FACT Fish oil is the best source EPA and DHA omega-3 found primarily in dark green leafy vegetables, flaxseed oil, and certain vegetable oils. Although ALA has different influences than DHA and EPA, your body has enzymes that can convert ALA to EPA. EPA, DHA, and ALA are important to human health. Both omega-3s and -6s are vital to your health, but most people consume too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Just don't confuse flaxseed with flaxseed oil, which doesn't contain the beneficial fiber or plant estrogens. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). While the relationship between higher-fat diets and breast cancer may still be in question, the association between fat and other cancers remains fairly strong. The ACS states that high-fat diets are associated with an increased risk of colon, rectal, prostate, and endometrial cancer and that the consumption of meat, especially red meat, has been linked to colon and prostate cancer as well." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Omega-3 is found in fish and green leafy plants like spinach and in supplements you can buy like flaxseed oil and fish oil. You can't get them any other way. Most Americans do not eat enough fish and greens. If you look at other countries, you can predict the prevalence of depression in the population just by knowing the average annual fish consumption. In Germany, the average person eats just 20 pounds of fish per year and they have a very high rate of depression there." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Typical daily doAe: Start with 1,000 mg and gradually work up to 2,000-6,000 NONFISHY ALTERNATIVES If you are allergic to fish or for ethical or religious beliefs won't use animal products, flaxseed oil, perilla oil—made from an herb related to mint—or hempseed oil are viable options, but in my opinion they are less effective sources of omega-3 fats. Both hempseed and perilla contain alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which is a "short-chained" omega-3." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"The body can also make DHA from flaxseed oil, but there are a variety of conditions that impact the body's ability to do so, and the red blood cell fatty acid analysis can tell us whether the body is actually making that conversion or not." Amino acid analysis also is important. "The amino acids are the building blocks, the precursors for the neurotransmitters." Dr. Debe explains. "Tryptophan is the precursor for serotonin. Tyrosine is the precursor the body uses to make dopamine and norepinephrine." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Never use flaxseed oil in high-heat cooking. Add it to foods after they have been prepared. ?DAY 2 Breakfast ? Whole wheat cereal topped with chopped walnuts Low-fat milk or soy beverage for cereal Orange or berries Green tea ?DAY 2 Lunch ? Red Lentil Soup* Organic rye crackers Iced herbal tea ?DAY 2 Dinner ? Poached Fish* Yam It Up* Steamed broccoli or cauliflower drizzled with flaxseed Iced coffee or tea Day 2 Recipes RED LENTIL SOUP Serves 6 7 cups water 2Vi cups dry red lentils 1 large onion, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric Pinch cayenne pepper 2?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Another dietary measure that can be hugely helpful is taking supplements of essential fatty acids, such as fish oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, or flaxseed oil. EFAs are potent antiinflammatories, and several studies indicate that they can help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of asthma episodes. Similarly, it's important to avoid the common foods that directly increase inflammation. The most important foods to avoid are those that are high in saturated fats-especially the trans-fatty acids found in many processed foods." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Another way is to take omega-3 fatty acid supplements derived from fish oil. flaxseed oil supplements came along in recent years as an alternative, a plant source of omega-3s. But, like other omega-3s extracted from plant oils, flaxseed has a short shelf life and is prone to oxidation and rancidity. It requires refrigeration to protect it from becoming rancid. Our preference is fish oil. Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), highly beneficial compounds for the body. Normally, the human liver must convert omega-3s from plant sources into EPA and DHA." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"As you would expect, flaxseed oil is obtained by pressing flaxseed. Milder in taste than hemp and pumpkin seed oils, flaxseed oil contains the highest amount of omega-3 in comparison to omega-6, at a 5:1 ratio. hemp oil Obtained by pressing hemp seed, hemp oil is one of the healthiest oils available. Dark green with a smooth creamy texture and mild nutty flavor, hemp oil is an excellent base for salad dressings. Hemp oil is unique in that it has the ideal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. pumpkin seed oil Pumpkin seed oil is a deep green color with a hint of dark red." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Quick Tip: The best source of alpha-linolenic acid is flaxseed oil (57% omega-3 and 17% omega-6 fatty acids). It works well as a salad dressing base or can be mixed with butter or a non-hydrogenated margarine for an omega-3-rich spread. Caution: The oil from flaxseed is highly unsaturated and easily damaged upon exposure to light, heat or air. It's found in the refrigerated section of natural food stores and is usually packaged in black plastic bottles or dark brown glass bottles to protect it from light. Refrigerate flaxseed oil for up to eight weeks after it's opened." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"ALA, flaxseed oil, & PROSTATE CANCER Recently, statements have been made that flax oil is a contributor to prostate cancer. In fact, the studies quoted do not cite flax oil but the primary constituent thereof, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Despite this, ALA has proved to be a powerful anticancer agent in numerous studies. So, why the confusion? A close inspection of the studies reveals that the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid, rather than ALA, may be the culprit. To summarize, there is only a 1." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "A tablespoon of highest lignan content flaxseed oil a day is recommended to reduce breast cancer risk. Flax can be easily added to hot breakfast cereal, home-baked goods, smoothies, soups, and other dishes to receive the protective benefit of additional lignans in your diet. Flax supplements are also available in capsule form at health food stores. Be sure to purchase cold-milled select flaxseed that is 100 percent organic and, therefore, pesticide- and herbicide-free." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "This makes flaxseed oil or meal a great choice for women who can't use soy or who simply want another source of phytohormones. Pioneering Lignan Research Use of flaxseed as a cancer prophylactic is "an area that I think has a lot of promise," notes Lilian U. Thompson, Ph.D., of the University of Toronto, one of the world's leading authorities on flax's human health benefits, especially in the area of its use in protecting against breast cancer. Amazingly, flaxseed lignans can actually shrink tumors, as demonstrated in animal studies." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "In a 1999 report in Carcinogenesis, Thompson and a co-investigator presented intriguing experimental evidence that suggests starting our daughters out on highest lignan content flaxseed oil early on in their lives (including consumption by the mother during pregnancy) can reduce their lifetime breast cancer risk. This appears to be because flax lignans affect the highly proliferative terminal end bud structures in the developing mammary gland. Stimulating the terminal ends to develop into alveolar buds and lobules has been suggested to be protective against mammary cancer." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"The use of omega-3 from flaxseed oil normalized insulin function in the saturated fatty acid group. Research has also shown that the higher the amount of saturated fatty acids in the cell membrane, the more insulin resistance there is.61'62 In individuals with abdominal obesity, it is worth suspecting hyper-insulinism. People with hyperinsulinism may have a diminished ability to utilize glucose peripherally; they may also have increased circulating free fatty acids, affecting glucose metabolism and creating a decline in insulin receptors." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"DV Flaxseed and Fruit Smoothie 1 cup skim milk 1 cup frozen berries 1 banana 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed Combine all ingredients except flaxseed in blender. Blend well. Pour into large glass and stir in flaxseed. Makes 1 serving." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"If you use flaxseed oil in or on foods, be aware that this oil is extremely vulnerable to oxidative damage from both heat and light. Never cook with flaxseed oil or other oils high in EFAs. They can, however, be added to salads, salad dressings, smoothies, and other uncooked foods; you may also stir them into a warm foods, such as a bowl of soup." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Flaxseed oil has the highest content of the omega-3 ALA (58 percent), about twice as much as fish oil. flaxseed oil is also less expensive and more stable than fish oil. Adding about 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil or ground flaxseeds to your diet each day will give you a generous supply of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. Both flaxseeds and flaxseed oil (sometimes also called linseed oil) can be found in health food stores. Keep flaxseeds in a tightly sealed container and grind them just before you use them, as ground flaxseeds become rancid quickly. Omega-Life, Inc." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

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