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Originally Posted by momtomany1  Flaxseed Oil Consumption Raises Premature Birth Risk If Consumed During Last Two Trimesters
"In the general population, the average rate of premature births is 2 to 3 percent. But for women consuming flaxseed oil in their last two trimesters that number jumps up to 12 percent," says Bérard. "It's an enormous risk."
The correlation existed only with flaxseed oil, yet women consuming the actual seed were unaffected. Even if more studies must be undertaken to verify these results, Bérard recommends caution when it comes to consuming flaxseed oil.
The results concering premature birth go on to state that basically seeds were fine, but caution is needed with oils. I think it is important to point this out. |
Well, if they were consuming the seed as a seed, and not ground, they were probably unaffected because the seeds pass right through you... you don't get the benefits, so you probably don't get the detriments, either. I can't tell from the text whether the "actual seeds" were ground, or not.
And as for Dr. Atkins - Sunny's right... he only recommended it (tablespoons) for occasional consitpation, and not as a main ingredient in cooking. I think the dose (amount) is a factor in the studies.