May Help Treat Constipation and Diarrhea

Both diarrhea and constipation may be effectively treated with flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil acts as an antidiarrheal agent while also serving as a laxative to promote regularity, according to a new animal study. In a different trial, 50 hemodialysis patients who were constipated received either flaxseed oil, olive oil, or mineral oil.

After four weeks, flaxseed oil improved the consistency of the stool and increased bowel motions. It was also discovered to be just as efficient as mineral oil and olive oil. However, studies on humans with specific illnesses and studies on animals are presently the only ways to learn about the effects of flaxseed oil on diarrhea and constipation. To assess its effectiveness in the general population, more research is required.