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05/05/08
Are flaxseedoil caps good for joint or muscular pain?
I've heard that flaxseed or fish oil caps are good for alleviating muscular or joint pains, and that they improve blood circulation....is this true?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Flaxseed and fish oil are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids, whcih have been shown in some studies to be antithrombotic (blocks the formation of clots) and anti-inflammatory. That is why they can improve the circulation and have been shown (at least in some studies) to decrease joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis. These should be differentiated from omega 6 fatty acids which are found in most seeds, vegetable oil, and meat which can have the opposite effect.
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