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SIDE EFFECTS OF FLAXSEED
1. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS: There is a high chance you may have an allergy to flaxseeds and flaxseeds oil.
2. MIGHT WORSEN INFLAMMATION: It can prove to be problematic, if consumed in large amounts, it could exacerbate inflammation in the body.
3. BEWARE, IF TRYING TO CONCEIVE: It often act like estrogen, and that means it could hamper the hormonal balance in your body and it could also lead to changes in the menstrual cycle.
4. UNSAFE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Due to their striking similarity with estrogen, flaxseeds may be harmful for pregnant women.
5. MAY INDUCE LOOSE STOOLS: Loose motion is another flax seeds side effect that you should be careful about.
6. MAY LEAD TO INTESTINAL BLOCKAGE: It should ideally be had with water or any other fluid, but if you consume it without enough liquid, you could end up with intestinal blockage and obstructions.