Asthma has Disappeared...

Question: from Dana

Firstly.  Your supplements are the most effective I've ever taken. Xtend life is simply a quality company. I take the Total Balance for Women, Neuro-Naturals (serenity or memory), Omega DHA/Esters, Bone-Protec, and Female Rejuvenator. I suffer from Severe Chronic Sinusitis with Asthma and Asprin allergy (the triad disease).

Since taking the supplements my Asthma has disappeared. The sinusitis is still there though. I have an upcoming Sinus Cat Scan and am anticipating it to look a lot better. My doctor says that because my Asthma is gone, it is a sign that overall upper respiratory Inflammation is improved. I attribute this to Xtend Life. I've had other benefits from the supplements, too many to count.

My most bothersome symptom of sinusitis is polyps thru all the sinuses and severe congestion. My doc wants me to have a 2nd surgery (let’s see the sinus cat scan first). I have a question:

I want to add Flax Seed oil capsules to my supplement regimen. Can I take the flax seed at the same time with the Omega 3 fish oil DHA/Esters, or will this impact absorption. Does the flax seed oil impact absorption of any of the other Xtend Life supplements that I take?

Answer: from Joanna (Medical Nutritionist for Xtend-Life)

I am glad to hear that you have found so many benefits from taking the supplements. This is good to hear. Thank you for this feedback.
 
The flaxseed oil won't interfere with any of your supplements, and will have no hindrance on your fish oils. However, if you are taking our fish oil supplements you may not really need flax seed supplements additionally. I mention this only from a cost effective point of view. It will do you no harm to take them additionally, but may not be the best use of your money. 

Our omega 3/DHAs contain all the DHA you need on a daily basis. Flaxseed extracts do not add further benefit to this in supplement form, as they only contain GLA and ALA that needs converting to DHA. However, if you already have enough daily DHA in your fish oils, this is unnecessary.
 
My advice if you wish to add flax to your regime is to do so through dietary sources (i.e. the organic, ground raw flax seeds themselves) rather than in supplement form. This is because the seeds (along with other seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, and so on) contain good fibre sources from dietary origin, so can provide additional dietary benefit in this way.