Guest guest Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then. Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, published on Pub Med: Basch E, et al., " Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. " It concludes: " Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available literature does not support recommendation for any condition at this time. " Pub Med ID: 17761128 Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at www.pubmed.gov Regards, Steve J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then. Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, published on Pub Med: Basch E, et al., " Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. " It concludes: " Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available literature does not support recommendation for any condition at this time. " Pub Med ID: 17761128 Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at www.pubmed.gov Regards, Steve J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? Q. I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? A. There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce total cholesterol. Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. However, these effects may be due to a reduction in dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases isn't clear. Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive studies are available, it's probably best for men to avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground> > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly> > since then.> > Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > published on Pub Med:> > Basch E, et al., "Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration."> > It concludes: "Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and > almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed > and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available > literature does not support recommendation for any condition at this time."> > Pub Med ID: 17761128> > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at > www.pubmed.gov> > Regards,> > Steve J> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? Q. I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? A. There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce total cholesterol. Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. However, these effects may be due to a reduction in dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases isn't clear. Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive studies are available, it's probably best for men to avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground> > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly> > since then.> > Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > published on Pub Med:> > Basch E, et al., "Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration."> > It concludes: "Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and > almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed > and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available > literature does not support recommendation for any condition at this time."> > Pub Med ID: 17761128> > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at > www.pubmed.gov> > Regards,> > Steve J> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi All, I hope and pray all are doing as well as can be expected. We are all in different stages in this war against prostate cancer. But I believe that we all know how each other feels. My question is to anyone have any info on flaxseed or flaxseed oil and radiation treatments, mainly IMRT. I was just wondering if I should add this to my husband's diet. Have a good day, all! Best Wishes, Sheila -------------- Original message -------------- Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? Q. I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? A. There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce total cholesterol. Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. However, these effects may be due to a reduction in dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases isn't clear. Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive studies are available, it's probably best for men to avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground> > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly> > since then.> > Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > published on Pub Med:> > Basch E, et al., "Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration."> > It concludes: "Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and > almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed > and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available > literature does not support recomme ndation for any condition at this time."> > Pub Med ID: 17761128> > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at > www.pubmed.gov> > Regards,> > Steve J> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hi All, I hope and pray all are doing as well as can be expected. We are all in different stages in this war against prostate cancer. But I believe that we all know how each other feels. My question is to anyone have any info on flaxseed or flaxseed oil and radiation treatments, mainly IMRT. I was just wondering if I should add this to my husband's diet. Have a good day, all! Best Wishes, Sheila -------------- Original message -------------- Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? Q. I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? A. There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce total cholesterol. Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. However, these effects may be due to a reduction in dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases isn't clear. Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive studies are available, it's probably best for men to avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground> > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly> > since then.> > Here's some science from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > published on Pub Med:> > Basch E, et al., "Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum usitatissimum): a review > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration."> > It concludes: "Most of the available evidence investigates the efficacy > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared with fish oil, and > almost all of the available studies are poor quality. Although flaxseed > and flaxseed oil have several promising future uses, the available > literature does not support recomme ndation for any condition at this time."> > Pub Med ID: 17761128> > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of Medicine, is at > www.pubmed.gov> > Regards,> > Steve J> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I could be wrong but but I thought I read flaxseed oil was not good to take if you have cancer. I'm going to get zyflamend for him it's suppose to help with the inflammation from radiation. He's having brachytherapy. Gail --- shedorman@... wrote: > Hi All, > I hope and pray all are doing as well as can be > expected. We are all in different stages in this war > against prostate cancer. But I believe that we all > know how each other feels. My question is to anyone > have any info on flaxseed or flaxseed oil and > radiation treatments, mainly IMRT. I was just > wondering if I should add this to my husband's diet. > Have a good day, all! > Best Wishes, > Sheila > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > Original > Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 > > > > > Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? > Q.I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. > But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the > risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? > > > A. > There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed > on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and > flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic > acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce > total cholesterol. > Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may > be associated with an increased risk of prostate > cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a > low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce > prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with > enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic > hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. > However, these effects may be due to a reduction in > dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases > isn't clear. > Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or > flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or > treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive > studies are available, it's probably best for men to > avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > > > > > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking > 30-50gms fresh ground > > > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has > continued to fall slightly > > > since then. > > > > Here's some science from the Memorial > Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > > published on Pub Med: > > > > Basch E, et al., " Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum > usitatissimum): a review > > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. " > > > > It concludes: " Most of the available evidence > investigates the efficacy > > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared > with fish oil, and > > almost all of the available studies are poor > quality. Although flaxseed > > and flaxseed oil have several promising future > uses, the available > > literature does not support recommendation for any > condition at this time. " > > > > Pub Med ID: 17761128 > > > > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of > Medicine, is at > > www.pubmed.gov > > > > Regards, > > > > Steve J > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I could be wrong but but I thought I read flaxseed oil was not good to take if you have cancer. I'm going to get zyflamend for him it's suppose to help with the inflammation from radiation. He's having brachytherapy. Gail --- shedorman@... wrote: > Hi All, > I hope and pray all are doing as well as can be > expected. We are all in different stages in this war > against prostate cancer. But I believe that we all > know how each other feels. My question is to anyone > have any info on flaxseed or flaxseed oil and > radiation treatments, mainly IMRT. I was just > wondering if I should add this to my husband's diet. > Have a good day, all! > Best Wishes, > Sheila > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > Original > Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01712 > > > > > Flaxseed: Does it increase my prostate cancer risk? > Q.I take flaxseed to control my high cholesterol. > But I was recently told that flaxseed increases the > risk of prostate cancer. Is this true? > > > A. > There is limited research on the effects of flaxseed > on the risk of prostate cancer. Flaxseed and > flaxseed oil are rich sources of alpha-linolenic > acid (ALA) — a fatty acid — which can help reduce > total cholesterol. > Some research suggests that higher levels of ALA may > be associated with an increased risk of prostate > cancer. Other preliminary studies report that a > low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed can reduce > prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with > enlarged prostate glands (benign prostatic > hyperplasia) and in those with prostate cancer. > However, these effects may be due to a reduction in > dietary fats. The role of flaxseed in such cases > isn't clear. > Overall, it remains unclear whether flaxseed or > flaxseed oil has a role in the prevention or > treatment of prostate cancer. Until more definitive > studies are available, it's probably best for men to > avoid supplementation with high doses of flaxseed. > > > > > > > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking > 30-50gms fresh ground > > > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has > continued to fall slightly > > > since then. > > > > Here's some science from the Memorial > Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, > > published on Pub Med: > > > > Basch E, et al., " Flax and flaxseed oil (Linum > usitatissimum): a review > > by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. " > > > > It concludes: " Most of the available evidence > investigates the efficacy > > of alpha-linoleic acid found in flaxseed compared > with fish oil, and > > almost all of the available studies are poor > quality. Although flaxseed > > and flaxseed oil have several promising future > uses, the available > > literature does not support recommendation for any > condition at this time. " > > > > Pub Med ID: 17761128 > > > > Pub Med, a service of the US National Library of > Medicine, is at > > www.pubmed.gov > > > > Regards, > > > > Steve J > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I realize that this is purely anecdotal but just prior to my husband's PSA rise in 2006, our opthalmologist had suggested that he take flaxseed oil capsules for his complaint of "dry eyes". As I said, I don't know if there was a connection but about six months later, his PSA began to rise. At our next opthalmologist visit, we mentioned the by then diagnosed prostate cancer and she said that the link between flaxseed oil and prostate cancer had only recently been mentioned in the literature. This was in December 2007. We didn't confont her any further on the subject. Carol__________________________________________________>> It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then.> > Ted> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I realize that this is purely anecdotal but just prior to my husband's PSA rise in 2006, our opthalmologist had suggested that he take flaxseed oil capsules for his complaint of "dry eyes". As I said, I don't know if there was a connection but about six months later, his PSA began to rise. At our next opthalmologist visit, we mentioned the by then diagnosed prostate cancer and she said that the link between flaxseed oil and prostate cancer had only recently been mentioned in the literature. This was in December 2007. We didn't confont her any further on the subject. Carol__________________________________________________>> It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then.> > Ted> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I realize that this is purely anecdotal but just prior to my husband's PSA rise in 2006, our opthalmologist had suggested that he take flaxseed oil capsules for his complaint of "dry eyes". As I said, I don't know if there was a connection but about six months later, his PSA began to rise. At our next opthalmologist visit, we mentioned the by then diagnosed prostate cancer and she said that the link between flaxseed oil and prostate cancer had only recently been mentioned in the literature. This was in December 2007. We didn't confont her any further on the subject. Carol__________________________________________________>> It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then.> > Ted> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Carol, Thank you for your response. I think what I read was true. How is your husband doing now? What type of treatment did he have if you don't mind me asking? Best Wishes, Sheila -------------- Original message -------------- I realize that this is purely anecdotal but just prior to my husband's PSA rise in 2006, our opthalmologist had suggested that he take flaxseed oil capsules for his complaint of "dry eyes". As I said, I don't know if there was a connection but about six months later, his PSA began to rise. At our next opthalmologist visit, we mentioned the by then diagnosed prostate cancer and she said that the link between flaxseed oil and prostate cancer had only recently been mentioned in the literature. This was in December 2007. We didn't confont her any further on the subject. Carol__________________________________________________>> It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > since then.> > Ted> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Sheila, My husband is doing well so far. Thanks for asking. He had proton treatment at Loma in April and May 2007. So far, his PSA has gone down from a high of 3.5 to 0.8, as of March 2008. There have been no major side effects except urinary urgency during the treatment which disappeared about a month after the treatment ended. Hope your husband is doing well too. Carol ______________________________________________________________ > Carol, > Thank you for your response. I think what I read was true. How is your husband doing now? What type of treatment did he have if you don't mind me asking? > Best Wishes, > Sheila > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > I realize that this is purely anecdotal but just prior to my husband's PSA rise in 2006, our opthalmologist had suggested that he take flaxseed oil capsules for his complaint of " dry eyes " . As I said, I don't know if there was a connection but about six months later, his PSA began to rise. > At our next opthalmologist visit, we mentioned the by then diagnosed prostate cancer and she said that the link between flaxseed oil and prostate cancer had only recently been mentioned in the literature. This was in December 2007. We didn't confont her any further on the subject. > Carol > __________________________________________________ > > > > > It may not mean anything, but I started taking 30-50gms fresh ground > > flaxseed daily 8 months ago, and my PSA has continued to fall slightly > > since then. > > > > Ted > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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