Flaxseed For Hiv

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benefit of flaxseed

Can you safely take flaxseed with the medication you take for AIDS?Thanks, Anne...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Flaxseed oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. There are no known drug interactions or serious side effects that I am aware of. Just a reminder, flaxseed oil should be refrigerated at all times.... Read more »

Flaxseed

Hello, recently I was told by a fellow gym-goer that flaxseed is a great supplement to take for a... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

omega-3 fish oil and flaxseed with diet and meds

I have borderline high cholesterol, my good HDL is 47, and LDL 125,TRIGLYCERIDE 171 , and i take... Read more »

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Just the Flax, Please

Just leave it to me to overwhelm you with information on yet another dietary supplement that might have benefits for people living with HIV. But wouldn't it be great if there were a legitimate supplement that has been shown to decrease your risk for... Read more »

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