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		Hey all,
can I use flaxseed oil instead of borage oil... if not why..
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		Never mind I found the answer...no.. because it doesnt have phytoestrogen but borage oil does...bummer cause I have a whole bottle of flax... not looking forward to squeezing half a bottle of pills to make my batter but such as life
	 
	
	
	
		
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Flax is extremely high in phytoestrogens:
http://www.dietaryfiberfood.com/phytoestrogen.php
As for how strong or effective the type in flax are, I dunno, but people have used flax alone for NBE.  Regardless you should take it for the important omega 3s, which aren't in other plant oils.  Usually only fish.  Also prevents cancer: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=flax%20cancer
	
	
	
	
		
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I thought it did..well I am going to use it.. thank you for bring that to my attention.