Flaxseed

[jaybt]

Thanks for the link goops. I found it quite interesting. Haven't heard of flax seed either. What it is for anyway?
Saw my onc this week and was complaining to her about body aches and moods swings since starting my AI. Apart from Glucosamine, it was suggested I try early primose oil. I am ER+, and the onc is very particular about hormone additives in complimentary therapies. So if she is correct if appears there is no problem taking GLA.

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

My wonderful nut onc (nutritional oncologist vs traditional oncs I also have) is my SUPPLEMENT MAN. *He* says that Black Cohosh, Isoflavones from Red Clover, Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil are -- PHYTOESTROGENS. That they are a billionth the strength of real estrogen and are fine for me to take. I AM ER-/PR-. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant estrogen-like. Not synthetic.

I am a hot flasher, hence the need for most of the above. But the Flaxseed Oil was suggested by my ophthamologist for my severely dry eyes (since my Taxotere experience). I cleared it first with my nut onc.

Turns out the Flaxseed and the Primrose have been shown in some studies to be beneficial, actually preventing bc, vs stimulating it.

How'd they come up with the spelling for ophthomologist anyway?? Very silly looking.

I don't/won't grind my Flaxseed. Too much like cooking. I resigned from that activity eons ago...
Andi

[Bill]

I don't know about this one. Way too technical for me ( I think Jean is a closet propeller-head) As I read the posts, I just pictured myself sharing a bag of salt and vinegar chips with Marejo on her confusion couch, trying not to think too much. Marejo says, "what do you think about all this, Bill?" I say, "I don't know, maybe we need some french onion dip to go with these chips, I'll be right back."

[Jean]

Oh Bill,
You caught me....

Ha ha ha
Jean

[R.B.]

jaybt

Omega 3s play a big part in mental function. Some argue excess Omega 6 is detrimental. GLA figues but is arguably lower in the pecking order than DHA and EPA, and is an Omega 6 so must be considered in terms of overall fat intake.

Brain Building Nutrition Michael A Schmidt is a useful read. There is also a book by Andrew Stroll. They are both available new or s/h on the web.

You might like to search flax seed and flaxseed on this forum. There are those that argue that flaxseed is beneficial.

You might also like to look at the greek diet thread - see above.

There are also some posts on GLA and evening primrose oil other sources points to consider etc.

All of the above contain material that if of interest you can print and take to discuss with your onc.

I am sorry there is quite a lot of reading. There are no definitive answers that are widely agreed, and hence it is not possible to make definitive recommendations.

RB

[Mary Jo]

Oh my gosh Bill............................you know me so well. That's EXACTLY what I'd have said.

Mary Jo

[PinkGirl]

Hmmm ... now here's a conundrum ... try to figure out the supplement issue or sit on the couch with Marejo, Bill and some chips and dip ... let me think ... I like dill dip. I wonder if dill has any omega 3's ... my luck it is a phytoestrogen ...
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