What is the purpose of flaxseed oil in a DE cycle?
Flaxseed is a rich source of alpha-linoleic acid, a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. These types of fatty acids are constituents of the membranes of all cells in the body and are precursors of locally produced hormones, eicosanoids, which are important in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. An increased prostacyclin/thromboxane ratio induced by omega-3 fatty acid may theoretically facilitate pregnancy by increasing uterine blood flow. Supplementation with omega-3 FA during pregnancy lowers the risk of premature birth and can increase the length of pregnancy and birth weight by altering the balance of eicosanoids involved in labor and promote fetal growth by improving placental blood flow. However, a recent laboratory study of mouse embryos showed that very high maternal dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid exposure periconception reduced normal embryo development and was associated with perturbed mitochondrial metabolism. Whether this has any clinical correlatio
