pumpkin Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Somewhere a long time ago I heard that Flaxseed/Linseed is very good for womens health but not mens. Ive long forgotten the reasoning but I didnt care, I ate it anyway. But for the past couple months since Ive started training im being much more weary about my diet. I often feel a lack of testosterone at times and presumed that flax seed must do something with hormones. (totally on founded guess) So ive been avoiding foods with flax seed which I actually like. I just looked it up and I can find any information relating to these effects. Mightve the 'thing' I heard long ago been a myth/nonsense? Would appreciate any info. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Linseed is spoiled flaxseed used for industrial purposes. large amounts of flax seed oil have been shown to acclerate prostate cancer growth. So does testosterone. Ground flax seeds have been shown to be beneficial to both sexes. You don't know that you have a testosterone problem until you get your testosterone measured. Get off the web and go to a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks for the reply, sorry the testosterone thing came out wrong. I dont feel I have a 'problem' I just havent felt pumped with testosterone for a while (im guessing to do with stress etc) so am more keen to take care with diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I wasn't aware that some could "feel testosterone". If you mean you haven't felt energetic and healthy that could be dozens of things. I recommend 1. Get a vegan nutrition book (viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13710) andkeep a food diary for a few weeks to make sure you are getting everything you need. Pay particular attention to taking a daily, small sublingual b-12 lozenge. Pay attention to taking 2 tablespoons of GROUND flaxseed daily. Take a dha supplement like Omega 3 zen. 2. Drink 2 quarts of water a day on top of what you drink for workouts. Water, not some other drink. 3. For a few weeks go to bed the same time every night and get adequate sleep. 4. Get vigorous cardio a few times a week. 5. Talk out any problems you with stress with someone. Do a daily relaxation technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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