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May 30, 2017
It works but it's slow
My daily dosage: 3 tablespoons of ground organic flaxseed. I didn't have any break outs. After three weeks I noticed some improvements because I went from having moderate to mild acne. Maybe I need to wait longer to see big changes. I'm 26 year old female and I have PCOS. I have tried other supplements that made my acne worse like maca powder and reishi mushroom capsules (it helps in other things tough). I also drink lots of water and consume dairy free diet.
January 16, 2016
Ground Flaxseed, Not Flaxseed Oil Works Wonders For Me
I had tried 1200mg of Flaxseed Oil a day as a supplement to help relieve a-fib symptoms. I had taken it in capsule form with food, but the oil had caused mild stomach pain every day so I stopped taking it. I then tried eating Ground Organic Flaxseed, a few tablespoons a day with a glass of water and WOW THAT WORKED! No stomach pain for one thing and I noticed it helps quiet my heart regarding a-fib symptoms. What surprised me most, however, was that it cleared-up my face regarding daily acne I had suffered years with from shaving! I had tried different soaps and various acne-fighting products for over 40 years rarely having a clear skin day! Now my face is clear nearly every day! Thank you God for this!
December 28, 2009
Cons:
Cystic acne, only put took for a day or two because i didn't need to try it any longer to determine that was the prob.
I have been suffering from pretty bad acne for the past 4 to 5 years (started at 25), and have bad scars mostly on my cheeks. I bought Flaxseed oil after reading about the anti-cancer benefits----big mistake but also eye opening. I took a spoonful of it one night and the next day I looked like a chipmonk, I had the largest cyst -zit that i've ever had in my life and freaked out. I finally came to the conclusion that I must be allergic to flax or something cuz i had been taking a supplement with flaxseed oil for the past four to five years. Finally, an explanation for my sudden acne issues. Basically, if you have any sort of acne situations or skin sensitivities you should check with a hollistic doctor first before taking it. By the way, since I've cut flax out of my diet the past month, i haven't had 1 zit!
December 18, 2009
Pros:
My hair is more lustrous and my eyelashes have gotten crazy long. Pretty surprised.
Cons:
Endless cystic pimples... 2 hours after my first spoonful of flaxseed, my nose became very greasy and within 48 hours I developed those same damned pimples. They won't go away. Even though i've decreased my flax intake steadily, they refuse to leave.
Though i do suffer from the occasional cyst-like pimple- maybe 3 a year- i have never suffered from acne per se, just basically ingrown hairs from a curly beard. Enter ground flax seed. Just (1) tablespoon daily and 6! of those SOBs in under a week. No way that's coincidence. And they love to linger longer, requiring attention for over 3 weeks now... I wanted to grab fiber, Omega 3s and lignans in one shot, but i dont think my skin or my social life can hack it much longer. I wish i would have known about this potential side effect. If i'd stopped taking it yesterday, my face would still need a few weeks to get back to normal.
October 28, 2009
Pros:
This product hasn't helped me any.
Cons:
This supplement breaks me out TERRIBLY, no matter if it's the liquid, capsules, grains, etc. I've tried them all as know it's advertised to be "good" for the skin but it's not for everyone. I'm 40* and have skin like a teenager again now.
I will never use again
October 27, 2009
Pros:
Helped me to be more "regular"!
Cons:
Almost immediate breakouts on face. That's why I came here to check out a possible connection between the flax and acne.
After reading some comments here, apparently it works differently for each person. I don't know if I will continue taking it.
October 9, 2009
Pros:
Possible overall health benefits
Cons:
broke out worse
started taking flax to get rid of some pesky spots around my chin. After two weeks i started getting weird cystic acne on my back and arms (never gotten any there before). I was taking 6 1000mg pills a day.
September 30, 2009
Pros:
healthy, boosts energy level, affordable
Cons:
caused skin to be oily, broke out around nose and chin area where acne does not occur normally.
health benefits are great. not sure if it's effective for my skin.
September 3, 2009
Pros:
regular bowel movement
Cons:
made me break out. its crazy
i was having 2-3 pimples during that time of the month so after reading rave reviews about flaxseed I decided to purchase some ( groud flax seeds not oil) so after a month I now have 5-7 cystic pimples on both cheeks. I really wanted this to work but i guess it's not for me.
August 17, 2009
Pros:
great for prevention of cancer; oil mixed with cottage cheese and lemon tastes great
Cons:
immediate breakout on chin and nose
will continue using it for a month and will write back the results then
Pros:
super healthy, omega 3's, etc.