According to various researches flax seed oil doses should be given in accurate proportion. The standardization of flax seed oil involves the measurement of certain amount of chemicals in various products to make different sort of preparations similar to each other but it is often not known whether the chemicals being measured are the active ingredients. However the oil derived from flax seed should be refrigerated in a non-transparent bottle as its chemical parts are vulnerable and may break if exposed to light. It is most often used in a liquid form and contains approximately 7 grams of ALA per 15 millilitre tablespoon. It may contain 130 calories approximately.

Flax seed oil is also available in capsule form which comprises of 500 milligrams ALA per 1000 milligram capsule which measures up to 10 calories. It should also be noted that flax seed can be mixed with liquid can be taken by mouth. However there are not enough scientific resources which state that flax seed leaves can be used for any medical condition. The main benefit of flax seed is seen, when applied to the skin should be used only in a proportion of 30 to 100 grams. They are also used for removing debris from the eye. One should always seek the help of a medical professional before using flax seed.

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