Psyche said:
… In my case, the shake has also been problematic. A lot flaxseed oil doesn't sit well with me. It could be the flaxseeds and potential lectins, but I also have a sluggish liver and my reaction to it feels exactly like that, like my liver can handle that much oil. …, I can't tolerate hemp protein. I basically have a shake just for the pure aminos that I put on it, the spirulina, and the berries.
I was wondering about ground Flaxseed, and Flaxseed oil, which I’ve taken since starting Ultra Shakes. I, too, have cut out Hemp protein powder - whilst not sensitive to it - I found it produced some interesting effects. However I still use both ground Flaxseed (2tbsp) and Flaxseed oil (1tbsp) in my morning berry supplement powder shake before eating my ‘meat’ and buckwheat course. In fact, Flaxseed oil is part of the prostrate protocol that I’m following.
I’ve just finished reading the Eades’ book ‘Protein Power’, and as it was pertinent to my current experiences, I was particularly taken by the chapter on ‘The Microhormone Messengers: Meet the Eicosanoids’.
Amongst other things, the chapter talks about Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA), of which Flaxseed oil contains 57% ALA, and which should be minimized to avoid undermining the production of good eicosanoids. Whilst Flaxseed oil does give some relief to joint inflammation suffers in the short run, it is equated to ‘using a nine-pound hammer to kill a fly: it kills the fly, but does a lot of other damage, too’ through indiscriminate blocking of eicosanoid production, both good and bad. As an aside, overcoming this I’m using a daily, current, consumption of Salmon oil (2000mg) and Evening Primrose oil (1300mg).
Another topic in the chapter is that of Aracidonic Acid (AA), and destructive in excessive amounts, especially from your diet. Whilst I don’t eat a great deal of red meat (only lamb, cured pork, duck, and turkey legs), I have recently significantly increased (more than doubled) my eating of eggs (the yolk is the important part here AA-wise) as a consequence of stopping eating the Hemp protein powder in the morning. Since reading about this, I’ve adjusted my intake back down to my previous level.
Recently, I’ve experienced dry lips and mild constipation – signs of dehydration – falling insulin levels and consequent water loss, along with sodium (and potassium) in urination (not helped by the cold weather! :)). So, I’ve included salt in my drinks of water to overcome this. Also, I’ve experienced restless sleep (waking early and having difficulty in getting back to sleep), dry skin on the knuckles of my hands, as well as the minor constipation – these are all symptoms of too much, or sensitivity to, Arachidonic Acid.
Other mitigating circumstances include doing an extra two rounds of the DMSA detox (only a few days left to do) and starting to use Ginseng Panax powder (250mg twice a day) as part of the prostrate protocol, as possible influences.
What is the current thinking on taking Flaxseed oil daily?
Edit: gammer
Even the water tastes sweet after taking pure ascorbic acid. Alternatively, you can sweeten it with a few drops of stevia, and it will taste like lemonade. But I think most people would not agree with me in this one ;) It makes it more edible though.
