Flax seed oil nasty? NO

[nextsean]

I've been doing some reading on this board about flax seed and how nasty it is to take. I just bought some "health from the sun" flax seed oil, took a spoon, and slammed it down. It's little slimy, but it's not nasty at all. It's got a little nutty flavor, but that's about it. I don't know what all the fuss is about.

This brand has longer selflife than other brands. Does this mean, they added some other chemicals to make it last longer? Anyone know?

 

[Enock]

gotta admit tho still sucks to take it, 100 cals a tbsp no flavor what so ever.

I'd rather be eating something else.


My flax didn't taste that bad, but at is sat in the fridge and when I was near the end of the bottle it started tasting rancid, so I guess it just gets worse as time go by.

No why yours has a nice long shelf life tho, anyone?

Not sure what to look for, for added preservatives,

mabe they just ship to the store faster

 

[nextsean]

It says on the label that it has 1 year of shelf life versus 5 months for other brands. Also in their ingredients, it has citric acids to preserver freshness.

I wonder if citric acids is doing the job...

 

[gymtime]

I remember reading on this board, can't remember who said it, that you can put flax oil in the freezer to extend it's life. He said it wouldn't actually freeze however. Haven't tried that yet, but I might.

And yeah, as swallowing pure oil goes, it's not that bad. I still prefer to put it in my shakes though.

 

[=w=]

Make sure you shake it lightly. I made that mistake the first time I tried flax and when I got to the bottom a lot of crap had settled at the bottom making it off color and nasty tasting.

 

[mustang_5.0]

i just shoot it and chase it with oj. cant even taste it and no after taste. it works for me.

stang5.0

 

[devil245]

i mix it with my protein shake. don't bother with the caps since you need to eat about 10-15 caps just to equal 1tbsp.

 

[nextsean]

I remember reading on this board, can't remember who said it, that you can put flax oil in the freezer to extend it's life. He said it wouldn't actually freeze however. Haven't tried that yet, but I might.

And yeah, as swallowing pure oil goes, it's not that bad. I still prefer to put it in my shakes though.

You know that's exactly what I forgot to do. Shake... I knew I was supposed to shake, but I forgot.

I will try that after work today.

BTW, what is the best time of the day to take the flaxseed. I found a lot of people take it with their salad or with the protein shake. I also heard that you shouldn't take it right after working out. I just took my second spoonful this morning with empty stomach. Anyone know if that's bad?

I wonder if you should take it before or after a meal. Anyone got insight on this?

 

[nextsean]

Also I heard that you are supposed to take a tablespoon per 75lbs or 100 lbs. That means I roughly need to take 1.5 tablespoons a day. I know a lot of people just take a spoonful and call it good for the day. Does it matter?

 

[Exodus]

im not sure which one is first......... flaxseed oil or liquid amino acid???

both taste like pure butt

 

[Crazy K]

Flax oil should last 30 to 45 days max! It is an oil and can therefor go rancid. You don't want to purposely put rancid (useless) fat in your body. Be safe and keep it NO LONGER than 30 days after you open it. And make sure you keep it refridgerated

 

[Tha One CrumCake]

Crazy K ... i was just going to post the exact same thing you did.

NEVER buy more than a One month supply of the oil. It'll be a waste.

 

[Big_Al1970]

It goes in my shakes along with my L-Carnitine. Cant really taste it.

Big Al

 

[JayBro]

gag nasty

The stuff I got is so nasty that I want to gag. I have to put the table spoon in my mouth and immediatly chase it with 10 ounces of water.

I dont think one tablespoon is 15 grams, more like 7, but I think one tablespoon a day is good.

 

[JaPe]

the taste...

I take 2-3 tbsp ED of the oil, but dont like the taste...especially in the mornings, I allmost puke...
Now Ive started to drink my morning protein-shake immediately after a tbsp. and it goes down a lot easier...

 

[BauerCuba]

flax seed oil?

waht is flax seed oil for?

 

[MS]

If your flaxseed oil tastes bad, take it back for a refund. Most flaxseed oil is now sealed with nitrogen over the top of it to keep it fresh longer on the shelf, but as soon as you open the bottle the nitrogen escapes and the oxygen from the air will start to turn it rancid. Storing your oil in the freezer will slow this process down tremendously. Unless you can get through a bottle of the stuff in 2-3 weeks I suggest you store it in smaller airtight containers in the freezer.

And definitely shake the stuff....

 

[Tha One CrumCake]

p oo po o o