20-06-2011, 18:55
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
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