Besides provide a flimsy steriod alibi, that is? Perhaps trainers do indeed recommend it to their athletes, but for what purpose? Does anyone know what it's supposed to do?
Besides provide a flimsy steriod alibi, that is? Perhaps trainers do indeed recommend it to their athletes, but for what purpose? Does anyone know what it's supposed to do?
it serves as a cheap substitute for fish oil
according to marion jones it makes you run really fast
What is fish oil supposed to do? Source of vitamins A&D? Or is it Omega 3?
I would think that top-notch athletes wouldn't need a "cheap" substitute, could afford to take the best. I'm just wondering why this alibi is used.
How would fish oil elite athletes?
I've heard it helps reduce chances of prostate cancer in older men, but how would a world class athlete benefit from it?
sdgsaf wrote:
according to marion jones it makes you run really fast
And Barry says it makes you swing a bat really hard.
everybody should take fish oil. flax seed oil is not really a substitute.
Helps prevent dents in your shotgun stock if you apply it correctly.
The Flaxseed plant also called Linum Usitatissimum has its origin in Europe where it was a source of fiber. Gradually it came to be used as a healing herb and was often used in the place of what is now a multi vitamin supplement. It is rich in omega 3 acids, fatty acids (EFAs) and is touted to be useful in treating cardiac ailments ands even lupus. The EFAs are the key components present in flaxseed oil because similar acids are required to protect cell membranes. The omega 3 acids are good for the heart and the omega 6 are similar to the ones found in vegetable oils.
Flaxseed oil contains lignans, which can be used to counter hormone related problems and ward off the ill effects of certain, bacteria and fungi. Studies, which have been conducted show that the health benefits of flaxseed oil are extensive. It controls high blood pressure, helps to lower cholesterol and guards against heart disease. Flaxseed oil also protects against angina and could prevent a second heart attack. The health benefits of flaxseed oil also extend to combating inflammation due to gout, lupus and also inflammation in the joints and kidneys. Flaxseed oil reduces the intensity of joint pain and also reduces joint swelling. The omega 3 acids present in flaxseed oil helps to absorb the iodine and this is very useful in treating conditions where this element is present in small amounts.
For what it's worth....
If you must know, Flaxseed is used throughout the world for food, medicine, and fiber to make clothes and many other consumer goods products. Historically, flaxseed has been used in connection with a number of conditions including heart disease and has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent for a number of other conditions as well.
Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil:
It is believed that flaxseed oil offers a myriad of health benefits through supplementation. Recent research indicates that flaxseed oil may have the ability to reduce blood pressure, lower levels of harmful cholesterol, offer both estrogen-like and anti-estrogenic effects, and is being studied for its ability to protect against cancer.
In animal studies and small human studies, flaxseed produced low but identifiable reductions in low-density lipoproteins, the bad type of cholesterol. The results of another animal study using flaxseed oil indicated a small decrease in blood pressure. Unfortunately, to date these finding have not been proven with human studies.
Flaxseed exhibits some estrogen-like effects as well as possible anti-estrogenic effects, both of which have been studied for possible protection against certain types of breast and prostate cancers. However, when these effects were tested in several laboratory studies and a few human studies, the results were inconclusive. In some of the studies, flaxseed products appeared to prevent or delay cancer, while in other research the incidence and/or progression of cancer seemed to be increased. Additional studies are underway to assess further the effects of flaxseed and flaxseed oil on breast and prostate cancers and on menopausal symptoms.
More recently, flaxseed has been studied for its potential to prevent kidney damage in individuals who have an autoimmune condition known as systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Some evidence from animal studies and human case reports supports the use for SLE, but more studies are needed before flaxseed can be recommended for this use.
Flaxseed oil can be applied externally to soften dry skin. Also for skin application, a poultice can be created by mixing whole or crushed flaxseed with about three times as much hot water as the amount of flaxseed and then letting the mixture stand until it makes a thick gel. A soft cloth is then covered with the gel, possibly heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin surface.
Marion did appear to have good skin!!
As a side note it should be pointed out that the flax plant tends to readily take up heavy metals from the soil. If you take flax oil which comes from an area with high levels of heavy metals in the soil you are looking for trouble.
Good point, however, most flax oil is organic...buy Udo's Choice...if one is still worried about heavy metals then I guess you just can't digest anything at all...
I would guess that most of the areas with high levels of heavy metal may still classify as organic if it is there naturally. The point is more that flax takes it up readily. Some other plants don't or store it in parts other than the seeds I would presume.
I believe the question is, 'what did the materials mixed with the flaxseed' do?
My daughter took down her picture of Marion this afternoon.
That's the real issue.
I read in the news links she 'retired'. Is the proper word 'confessed'?