Can taking flax seed oil capsule improve dry skin?
A. We are not sure. Q. I find your website very informative and fascinating. I’m an avid weight lifter and tennis player and am always interested in trying new supplements, provided they are natural. I’m currently taking flax seed oil and have read conflicting views as to whether it enhances testosterone activities in the body or estrogen activities. Since I am a male and would like to avoid increasing estrogen levels, I wanted to know your view on this. What is the richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids, Fish oil, Cod liver oil, or Flax Seed Oil? A. Flax seed has phytoestrogens that bind to estrogen receptors. We have not seen long term studies regarding the influence of flaxseed or flaxseed oil on testosterone levels or estrogen levels. But, rather than focusing on hormone levels, it a better approach would be to evaluate the role of flaxseed oil on the whole body, not just a couple of hormones. Our favorite oil is fish oil since the American diet is low in the important fatty acids E
