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?
Q: Are flaxseedoil caps good for joint or muscular pain?
Answers (1)
5/29/08 3:35pm
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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