RE: [RC] Flax seed - Susan E. Garlinghouse, D.V.M.
No worries. I suppose it’s
theoretically possible that a really large amount of whole flax seed could
contribute to an impaction, but then so can virtually anything else. I’m
not familiar with research that might have led Dr. R to those conclusions, but
in any event, Sarah is a good friend, so I’ll email and see if she knows
of formal studies supporting either of our opinions. My experience has
been that at least a certain amount of whole flax seed gets digested, and I’ve
never had or heard problems with impactions. Doesn’t mean it couldn’t
happen.
Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, MS
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I was
not in any way disparaging Dr. G. I have a ton of respect for her.
I was just pointing out that Dr. Ralston, whom I also have a lot of
respect for, made a statement that I just don't agree with, and could be
alarming to people who don't have the benefit of Dr. G. I know that whole
flax seeds work, if you read my whole post, I even stated that. I'm
assuming that Dr. R wouldn't make that type of statement without kind of
information to back it up, and I'd be interested in knowing what kind of study
lead her to those conclusions. There are frequently conflicting studies,
and what I know through my own experience is more a one rat study. I
was also wondering about the statement regarding the impaction, and
wondering what large quantities might mean.
I was
not trying to start a battle, just pointing out an interesting article I
read.
