DOES FLAXSEED INCREASE THE RISK OF PROSTATE CANCER?Presents a letter to the editor about the role of flaxseed oil in prostrate cancer.NashGerardK.EBSCO_AspCortlandt Forum
Flaxseedis an herbal supplement used to treat constipation (chronic), enlargedprostate(oil), cancer (prevention),diabetes,diverticulitis, inflammation of thesmall intestineand/or the stomach, highcholesterol,irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal symptoms,myocardial infarctionprevention (oil), skin inflammation,...
Breastfeeding complications: Do not take flaxseed oil or flax seeds while breastfeeding. It may cause complications due to the property of affecting hormones. Prostate Cancer: Although it is not responsible for prostate cancer, flaxseed oil may worsen it if you already have prostate cancer. Because...
The administration of PGE2 to prostate, breast, and colon-cancer cells resulted in increased cellular proliferation. An ibuprofen derivative called Flurbiprofen inhibited PGE2-induced PC cell growth (Tjandrawinata et al., Br. J. Cancer, 1997). Aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil are other available...
breast tissue of breast cancer patients compared to non breast cancer controls. Taken together, the evidence suggests that the concurrent use of both flaxseed powder and flaxseed oil provide synergistic and important anti-aging and disease prevention p...
Risks.Never eat raw or unripe flaxseed as it could be poisonous. People who have diabetes, bipolar disorder, high triglycerides, bleeding disorders, or prostate cancer should talk to a doctor before using flaxseed or flaxseed oil. Anyone with digestive problems (such as Crohn's disease, IBS, ...
Other common usage of flaxseed oil is for treatment of hypertension, lowering blood pressure, decreasing cardiovascular risks, influencing hormone levels, reduction of cholesterol and as a potential inhibitor for prostate cancer. Flaxseed oil is also commonly used to make certain feeds and health care...
From the name, you can tell that it is the seed of the flax plant. Its fibers are woven to make linen fabric and the oil (referred to as linseed oil) is used in wood finishing. It’s the seeds, though, that are the stars of this pretty, ornamental plant. Flaxseed sometimes imparts...
This chapter provides information on flaxseed and flaxseed oil, including their composition and effects on the prevention and treatment of cancer. The major focus is on the effects in breast, colorectal and prostate cancer as observed in preclinical studies in cell culture and animal models, ...
increase the risk of prostate cancer and macular degeneration; however, more research is needed to draw an absolute conclusion. Pregnant women should also avoid flaxseed oil since it may increase their risk of premature birth. Also consult your doctor before using flaxseed oil if you are breast...