Flaxseed Oil
Oil from flaxseeds; shown effective topically for osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome
Also known as: linseed oil, Linum usitatissimum
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Flaxseed Oil may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Knee Osteoarthritis20 drops topically 3x daily
20 drops rubbed on knees 3x daily for 6 weeks beat placebo on every measure in double-blind RCT
Source: How Not to Age
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome5 drops topically twice daily
5 drops rubbed on wrists twice daily improved pain, function, and nerve conduction velocity in double-blind RCT
Source: How Not to Age
- Osteoarthritis
Double-blind RCT found topical flaxseed oil effective for knee osteoarthritis
Source: How Not to Age
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 20 drops topically 3x dailyfor Knee Osteoarthritis
20 drops rubbed on knees 3x daily for 6 weeks beat placebo on every measure in double-blind RCT
Source: How Not to Age
- 5 drops topically twice dailyfor Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
5 drops rubbed on wrists twice daily improved pain, function, and nerve conduction velocity in double-blind RCT
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age