Can Flax Seeds Have Side Effects?

Flax seeds are a type of seed used in cooking and baking. Their ground seeds are used for making breads, spirits, and other baked goods.
They are also used as an ingredient for making many other products, such as bread, salad dressings, granola, and fish and other meats. Flax seeds also have many other uses. Due to its vegan friendly ingredients, it can be used in the making of many other products, as well.
Flax seeds are the most common ingredient in traditional herbal medicine. Historically, the high fiber content of flax seeds made them useful for individuals suffering from chronic constipation.
Nowadays, flax seeds are drawing attention as a perfect dietary supplement. Flax seeds have been claimed to have a plethora of health benefits. The fiber content of flax seeds has aided digestion and helped prevent colon cancer.
Flax seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for the heart and brain. Flax seeds are also rich in antioxidants, which help slow down the aging process.
Let us find out What Are Flax Seeds Good For?
Is it bad to eat flax seeds everyday?

Flax seeds, also known as linseeds, are a rich source of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, and generally a good source of protein. They are widely eaten in both Chinese and Indian cuisines, and are a traditional ingredient in Scandinavian baking.
There are many recipes for flax seeds, and they are used in many products, including cereal, flour, kindergarten meals and cereals, cookies, candy, snack bars, energy bars and energy drinks, bread, crackers, and nut butters.
Flax seeds have many benefits and these affect your weight, so it is a good idea to keep eating them! But, just to make sure first that you are not allergic to it to avoid any negative side effects.
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How many flax seeds should I eat a day?

The exact amount depends on your age, gender and activity level. But, a general rule is that you should consume at least 1.5 ounces (45 grams) of flaxseeds a day. (A tablespoon is 16 grams, and 1 ounce is 28 grams.)
Possible negative side effects of a flaxseeds

Flax seeds are a popular healthy snack, but do they have any negative side effects?
Do you know what flaxseeds are? Well, it’s a very healthy seed, but some people say that it might not be so good for you. For starters, some people say that it can cause diarrhea, which is a very unpleasant side effect.
- May cause allergic reactions
As a nutritional supplement, flaxseed is a good way to improve your health and reduce your risk of heart disease. But, if you have a severe allergy to the plant, you should avoid eating it.
You may know already about some of the health benefits of flaxseed, such as its ability to reduce cholesterol, and the benefits of a fiber-rich diet. But, you may be unaware that a significant number of people have an adverse reaction to flaxseed.
Flaxseed contains a protein called the alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is a known allergen. I had a bit of an allergic reaction to eating flaxseed, and my throat started burning when I ate it.
- Might worsen inflammation in the body
Flax seeds are one of the most abundant sources of lignin’s, a type of phytoestrogen found in plants. Studies have looked at whether lignin’s might affect the inflammatory processes in the body, and in particular, whether increasing the levels of lignin’s in the diet might worsen inflammation in the body.
- Beware, if you’re trying to conceive
A recent study by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine found that women who eat flax seeds experience a lower chance of getting pregnant.
The study found that women who eat flax seeds are more likely to have a lower pregnancy rate then women who avoid that seed entirely. The study also found that those women who eat the seeds have a four percent lower pregnancy rate than those who avoid it.
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- Unsafe during pregnancy and lactation

Flaxseed is a healthy seed that has been grown and used for thousands of years. It is an excellent source of fiber and contains a high amount of Omega 3s.
If you are planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be wondering if flaxseed is safe to eat. Every woman is different and there are different factors that impact how much flaxseed you can safely consume during pregnancy or after a baby is born.
But you must have to take approval first to your OB to make it sure that it is safe and to avoid possible negative reactions.
- May induce loose stools
Flaxseed has been used traditionally in many cultures for medicinal purposes because of its high content of dietary fiber, which is essential to digestive health. In addition to its dietary fiber, some of the constituents of flaxseed, such as the fatty acids linolenic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, may have a direct beneficial effect on the colon.
A new study in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that flaxseed may not be the healthiest way to increase bowel regularity among women. Flaxseed is widely touted as a healthy food because of its high fiber content, but the study found that doses of 2.5 grams of flaxseed per day may induce loose stools.
- It may lead to Intestinal blockage
A recent study published in the ‘Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology’ suggests that consuming flaxseed may lead to Intestinal blockage. This research was based on a clinical study designed to understand the effects that flaxseed had on the gut, but the results raised many questions among the researchers.
“It’s great that we can now say for sure that the actions of flaxseed on the gut are not harmful to humans, but what we’re really interested in is how it influences our innate immune system, and how that might have implications for human health”, said the lead researcher.
This study highlights the importance of doing research on all the substances we consume, especially if there are potential health benefits.
- Reactive with other medication
Some medicines can react with foods, such as flaxseed, and this can lead to unwanted effects or even be fatal. This can be especially dangerous if you have diabetes.
If you have been taking medications, be careful with flaxseed. During routine blood work, it has been discovered that flaxseed may react with numerous medications, including:
- Gretsch’s Syndrome (Porphyria).
- Vitamin K deficiency.
- Vitamin D deficiency.
- Vitamin E deficiency.
- Myxedema.
- Cholesterol issues.
- Alkaline aldehyde dehydrogenase.
- Uricosuria.
- Insulin resistance.
- Hypoglycemia.
- Hyperthyroidism.
- Inhibin, alpha.
- Transaminases (SGOT, SGPT)
- Fructosamine.
- Carboxypeptidases.
- Thyroid-binding globulin.
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