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When taken by mouth: Flaxseed is likely safe for most adults.

Taking whole or ground flaxseed by mouth seems to improve kidney function in people with SLE.

Swelling ( inflammation) of the kidneys in people with lupus.

Flaxseed mucilage may also help to reduce weight, although flaxseed lignan extract doesn't seem to help. Taking at least 30 grams of flaxseed daily for at least 12 weeks seems to work best. Taking flaxseed by mouth may help reduce body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist size in adults who are overweight or obese. Eating a flaxseed muffin daily for 3 months or taking flaxseed powder by mouth daily for 2 months seems to reduce breast pain that occurs at the start of the menstrual cycle. Taking flaxseed by mouth may slightly reduce blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. Taking flaxseed doesn't seem to improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol levels. It's unclear if taking flaxseed improves triglyceride levels. It seems to work the best in people with high cholesterol and in people who are overweight. Taking flaxseed by mouth seems to help reduce total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol. Benefits seem to be greatest with whole or ground flaxseed and when used for at least 12 weeks. Taking flaxseed by mouth might slightly improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Eating flaxseed in muffins or other foods seems to increase bowel movements in young adults and people with diabetes.

Flaxseed is a good source of dietary fiber.