text: has anyone ever used flaxseed oil? i just recently bought a dietary supplement called flaxseed oil, its supposed to be healthy and i think speed up your metabolism, but i dont know if it works... has anyone ever used it? "some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural properties, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.  just look at this list of facts and studies of what flax seed oil can and may accomplish:  - research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.  - studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.  - helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.  - shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.  - increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.  - accelerates the healing of sprains and bruises.  - eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.  - stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.  - improves the absorption of calcium.  - strengthens finger and toenails.  - can improve eyesight and perception of colors.  - can often improve the function of the liver.  - can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.  - can relieve some cases of asthma.  - helpful in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff.  - can relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. it can relieve the symptoms of diabetes mellitus.  - can alleviate some allergies.  - helps prevent atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).  - lowers high blood pressure in hypertension sufferers.  - has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.  - can improve the mental function of many old age pensioners.  - can help in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.  - has been proven to improve the behavior of schizophrenics.  - can relieve some cases of premenstrual syndrome (pms) in females.  - and more...! " and i use flax seed oil for   psoriasis  .   i'm an herbalist.