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al from Canada · 10-06-2005, 10:35 PM

Dear Tom,

Thank you again for sharing your research. The article refers to HER2+ and ER- patients in the study. The question now is, what does that suggest to ER+ patients. In past readings I recall that the lignans in ground flax seed are phyto-estrogens and may have estrogenic activity. It is for that reseason that my wife takes flax seed oil, which is free of the lignans therefore has no estrogenic activity.

As well, a word of caution to potential linseed oil substitutes, only "RAW LINSEED OIL" may be used as a supplement, "BOILED LINSEED OIL" is highly toxic as it contains fast-drying solvents for furniture finishing. Raw linseed oil is usually found in the refridgerator in your favorite health food store.

Want to send the sale person for a loop? Ask them why they keep their raw linseed oil refridgeorated and stock the flax seed oil on the shelf?? I don't know why they do that either......

Just a note to Tom....your dedication to your mother is both admirable and commendable. Your postings should be posted in the lounges and staff rooms of every retirement home in the country as ELDER-NEGLECT is becoming as serious an issue as child abuse; albiet more hidden.

Al

10-06-2005, 10:35 PM	#24
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Dear Tom, Thank you again for sharing your research. The article refers to HER2+ and ER- patients in the study. The question now is, what does that suggest to ER+ patients. In past readings I recall that the lignans in ground flax seed are phyto-estrogens and may have estrogenic activity. It is for that reseason that my wife takes flax seed oil, which is free of the lignans therefore has no estrogenic activity. As well, a word of caution to potential linseed oil substitutes, only "RAW LINSEED OIL" may be used as a supplement, "BOILED LINSEED OIL" is highly toxic as it contains fast-drying solvents for furniture finishing. Raw linseed oil is usually found in the refridgerator in your favorite health food store. Want to send the sale person for a loop? Ask them why they keep their raw linseed oil refridgeorated and stock the flax seed oil on the shelf?? I don't know why they do that either...... Just a note to Tom....your dedication to your mother is both admirable and commendable. Your postings should be posted in the lounges and staff rooms of every retirement home in the country as ELDER-NEGLECT is becoming as serious an issue as child abuse; albiet more hidden. Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.