How to Combine Saw Palmetto & Flax Seed

Saw palmetto is a palm plant with berries that have natural medicinal properties. These berries are thought to reduce the effects of prostate cancer such as frequent urination. Flaxseed is the seed from the flax plant. The oil in the seed is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which we need to be healthy. Taking flaxseed oil may lower heart disease and cholesterol in individuals. No side effects have been found for taking both saw palmetto and flaxseed together.

Instructions

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     Talk to your doctor about how much flaxseed and saw palmetto you should take a day. Most adults can take 160 mg of saw palmetto twice a day and 1 to 2 tsp. or capsules of flaxseed oil a day.

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     Take the saw palmetto in the morning when you wake up and in the evening when you go to bed. Drink a glass a water with each capsule.

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     Take the flaxseed oil in the morning as you eat breakfast and in the evening when you eat dinner. Drink a glass of water with the capsules.