flaxseed oil vs. fish oil

what is better for the colon/colitis? what is the difference?

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katie
22
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery

VSL #3
Amitriptyline to slow gastric emptying
Forvia

both are good, flax helps with fibre and fish helps with inflammation, take both.

:)

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My bum is broken....there's a big crack down the middle of it!  LOL  :)

pb4, what do you mean flax helps with fiber? You mean if it has lignans in it?

There are no studies explicitly testing flaxseed oil and colitis that I am aware of (they may have slipped under my radar under the terms Essential Fatty Acids). However, I have had great improvements taking flax every day.

Fish oil has mixed result-- non enteric fish oil will do little to nothing for colitis. Enteric-coated MAY help, and I take it every day.

Both have loads of other benefits, not to mention calories. I also take coconut and olive oil daily and have been doing better lately than ever, so I know that at least in the short term, they don't hurt and possible help.

good luck!

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Dx:

Left-sided UC, Jun 2005. Flex-sig only... clear for first 20cms, then inflamed through next 30cms.

Therapies:

Pharmaceutical: Pentasa 3G/day, hydrocort 1x every 7 days
Probiotics: Acidophilus Pearls, Primadophilus Bifidus
Naturals: Caprylic Acid, Methylated B-12, Vit ACDE, Zinc (w/copper), Selenium, Turmeric, Bromelain, Luteolin
Killer Foods: Soda, Fried Food (especially french fries!), Beer, Red Wine, Pepperoncinis

Actually yes, I should have clarified that although flax seed oil is an excellent add to anyones regime, it is actual flax seed that has benefits for fibre in ones diet/regime...I suggest you take both flax seed, oil and fish oils (omegas 3-6-9).