The question is that with the flax seeds that are ground up, is it just as good to take the omega oils? They have flax in them.
Someone takes the Omega 3-6-9 in liquid form, UDOS oil is the brand.
You have to know, within 48 hours after grinding the flax seed it loses nutrients.
I grind fresh every day.
I know you can buy some that are already ground that you keep in the fridge - just don't know how 'nutrient rich' they are.
UDO's oil is very good - and so is Barleans' Flax oil.
They should have a date stamp on the side of the box (or bottle) when you buy them so it tells you how fresh they are.
The oil will last longer than the freshly ground seed in the fridge.
The seed is so loaded with nutrients though, that I wouldn't personally be without it - as well as what it does for the colon - the oil is great but will not have the fiber in it.
A friend of mine says her doctor told her to toss the "already ground" seed she had purchased - he said it is rancid after 48 hours, even in the refrigerator.
She just bought flax seeds from a site and bought a grinder (not too expensive) and grind every morning 3-4 Tbls.
Now flax seeds are so small.
If you eat the flax seeds whole they will 'pass' in your stool.
If you cook them you will lose a lot of the nutrients, though they may be tasty in a hot cereal.
The best way to get all the nutrients is to freshly grind them daily and eat them.
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