Problem with Flaxseed Oil

[bleachcola]

I was browsing around Protein Factory's website last night and saw something that claimed flaxseed oil causes an imbalance in the body's EFA profile and that you should use hemp oil instead. Is there any truth to this? I haven't heard anything about it.

 

[bleachcola]

bump

 

[StoneColdNTO]

First I've heard about it........

 

[bleachcola]

From the website:

"Hemp oil has been deamed the name "Flax with an attitude." This oil should be used to maximize the anabolic conjuction between protein and EFA. Continuous use of flax oil can result in an imbalance of EFA in the body. Hemp oil can be used without worries. Hemp seed oil has a good taste."

http://proteinfactory.com/store/pro...id=59&osCsid=4baba95fd0523298c796b8e718002727

 

[rubberduckyo]

From the website:

"Hemp oil has been deamed the name "Flax with an attitude." This oil should be used to maximize the anabolic conjuction between protein and EFA. Continuous use of flax oil can result in an imbalance of EFA in the body. Hemp oil can be used without worries. Hemp seed oil has a good taste."

http://proteinfactory.com/store/pro...id=59&osCsid=4baba95fd0523298c796b8e718002727

Weird. First I've heard of it.

I don't see any studies that support those claims.

 

[0nyx]

hemp like weed hemp?

 

[thorsky]

Flax has been shown to cause some issues with the prostate in men and thus it has been recommended that men go for cold water fish oil instead. If I happen upon the study I'll post it.